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 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Lead Process Engineer to join our team in our Brisbane office.

About the role

•    Lead the study or project team to ensure Process Engineering design and documentation is consistent with study and project scope and objectives
•    Provide peer review of agreed process deliverables
•    Collaborate with other members of the Ausenco team to ensure overall study/project success
•    Provide process engineering and mineral processing expertise all the way through engineering phases from conceptual design, front-end engineering and detailed design and similarly develop connections in the wider Ausenco to leverage capabilities
•    Contribute strongly to the cost-efficient design of plants by seeking to apply innovative solutions and technological developments that bring greater value to clients and benchmark those designs and layouts with best practices.
•    Ensure that technical solutions that are proposed and delivered to clients are fit for purpose and deliver the best possible outcome for the project
•    Work within study and project teams to meet scope requirements and ensure time and budget objectives are achieved. Develop and assist in development of Process Design Criteria (PDC), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs), control philosophies and tables, process equipment sizing, heat and mass balance s and models, trade-off studies, operating cost estimates, high level financial models, etc.
•    Supervise and mentor other Process Engineers and Graduates within the team

About you

•    Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
•    At least 10+ years of solid experience in the mineral processing industry, with time spent at Senior and/or Lead level working in other engineering companies or working on EPCM projects or studies at various levels on the owner’s side
•    Operational experience at mines, mineral processing or metallurgical facilities, including managing operational performance and plant improvement projects
•    Experienced in mill, concentrator and/or metallurgical plant design – particularly for base and precious metals
•    Knowledge of engineering workflow process and working knowledge of industry process related software, codes and standards
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify underlying principles or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
•    Prior experience writing proposals – An advantage
•    Exposure to plant commissioning and/or production ramp-up – An advantage
•    Demonstrated ability for time management and to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Why Ausenco? 

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package we offer:

•    Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
•    Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
•    Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
•    Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market 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.