Description

Job Description – Senior Process Engineer (VAN00IC)

Senior Process Engineer – VAN00IC

Company: Worley

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

A senior role within the Mining, Minerals, and Metals team, responsible for leading or supporting projects across Canada and globally. Full‑time position with hybrid work schedule.

Purpose:

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer – Mining, Minerals and Metals. Our team includes world‑class experts and dynamic go‑getters.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to conceptual, feasibility, and detailed engineering designs for new or upgraded mining and mineral processing facilities.
  • Develop design basis documents, supervise and analyze metallurgical and comminution test work, and support geo‑metallurgical model development.
  • Perform process simulations, calculations, and prepare specifications for equipment and instrumentation tailored to mining operations.
  • Create and review process deliverables such as PFDs, P&IDs, mass and water balances, and support layout development and equipment selection.
  • Conduct field work, data analysis, commissioning, and troubleshooting to optimize infrastructure and support seamless project execution.
  • Collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and project‑specific procedures.

What you will bring:

  • Strong understanding and senior‑level experience of mineral processing and metallurgical processes and techniques, focusing on base and precious metals extraction.
  • Proven expertise in designing and operating backfill plants (hydraulic fill, paste fill, cemented rockfill), tailings disposal systems, and mine infrastructure.
  • Skilled in developing laboratory testing protocols for paste backfill operations, including thickening, filtration, rheology, and UCS testing.
  • Experienced in designing underground distribution systems and slurry transport models.
  • Proficient in process design deliverables: PFDs, P&IDs, plot layouts, mass/energy/water balances, and equipment selection/sizing.
  • Strong understanding of instrumentation and controls, process hazards, and risk assessments.
  • Hands‑on experience with process modeling software (SysCAD, MetSim, HSC, JK SimMet) and standard tools (Excel, Visio, CAD).
  • Field experience including audits, troubleshooting, commissioning, and construction supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and commitment to safety and quality.
  • Additional language skills (e.g. Spanish) are considered an asset.
  • Proven track record of contributing meaningfully to engineering projects through design, plant experience, or collaborative studies.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada or eligibility.

Salary range for British Columbia: $116,501 to $168,016. Salary varies by qualifications, experience, and market conditions.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. Persons with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodations. If you require assistance, contact TA.AMERICAS@worley.com.

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