Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Chile is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Process Engineer, Senior to join our M&M  Business line in the in Santiago office.

About the role:

• Ausenco is seeking a Flotation Specialist Process Engineer to join Ausenco’s Technical Services team based in Chile. The candidate for the flotation specialist role will be tasked to work on flotation, thickening, and filtering processes, and may also be involved in concentrate regrind, flotation cleaner stages, and tailings thickening. Experience required in process test work (bench-scale and/or industrial campaigns), interpretation of test results, and development of process design criteria. The candidate will also have a comprehensive knowledge of the latest industry trends in flotation plant design and resolving complex operational problems related to flotation plants.

• Experience with process software simulation tool is valued.
• Knowledge is necessary for the mining industry, including knowledge of current beneficiation plant design practices, with execution and operation experience highly valued.
• Candidate will need to have experience with process flow diagrams, schematics, and mass balance sheets, and will be expected to work under guidance from other technical specialists, Discipline Leaders, and M&M team members, in alignment with Ausenco's methodology, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Candidate will need to stay informed and up to date on the discipline's standard deliverables, as well as the work processes for consultancies, studies, and projects.
• Advanced level of verbal and written communication skills is necessary.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (metallurgical, chemical, or similar)   as well as 15+ years of work experience in minerals processing, in areas as engineering, plant commissioning/operations, technical development and applications.
• Competent English level to communicate with other offices (Australia/Canada/USA)

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths and cover your needs. Get to know our value proposition:

• Compensation and work life balance – Beyond a competitive remuneration package. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home
• Balance and Wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, health services and a benefits program that supports your needs.
• Recognition and Appreciation - Participate in multidirectional spaces where a culture of local and global recognition is fostered, where everyone is recognized for their contribution to the business and projects.
• Communication and Commitment – Live the experience of working in a dynamic company with global processes and work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.

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