Lead Process Engineering Manager – Minerals & Metals

Ausenco Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco is seeking a Manager, Process to join our Adelaide team, delivering across the full lifecycle from scoping studies to feasibility and execution in diverse minerals projects.

The role leads a Process Engineering Team, drives client engagement, proposals, and development of technical systems, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering value in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy or similar.
• Extensive industry experience in mineral process engineering roles.
• Lead Process Engineer level or above experience.
• Experience with precious, base metals or battery minerals.
• Experience across concept to site execution phases (feasibility, detailed design, commissioning).
• Demonstrable leadership of teams and delivery of technical projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Business development and client meetings experience.
• Experience writing proposals and scopes of works in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Review process engineering deliverables to meet Ausenco standards and best practice.
• Assist in writing proposals and hour estimates of work.
• Grow minerals client base through client meetings and relationships.
• Develop technical systems for training and compliance.
• Attend site visits to kick off studies and support field work.
• Lead day-to-day activities of the Process Engineering Team.
• Ensure development goals and technical standards are met.
• Represent Ausenco at industry events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Proposal writing

Client facing

Education

Metallurgical Engineering degree

Mineral Processing degree

Chemical Engineering degree

Extractive Metallurgy degree

Job description

Ausenco is seeking a Manager, Process to join our Adelaide team, delivering across the full lifecycle from scoping studies to feasibility and execution in diverse minerals projects.

The role leads a Process Engineering Team, drives client engagement, proposals, and development of technical systems, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering value in challenging environments.