Senior Process Engineer: Mining & Metallurgy, Flexible Work

New Economy Minerals Jobs; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Flexible work

Memberships covered

Maternity leave

Superannuation continuance

Job summary

Lycopodium is seeking a Senior Process Engineer based in Perth, WA, to lead process engineering activities from concept through detailed design and commissioning support.

The role requires a strong background in mining and mineral processing, with experience in mass and water balances, process simulations, and equipment sizing. You will mentor graduates and interact with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in mining, mineral processing or EPCM consulting.
• Strong operations and process design experience across studies and detailed engineering, particularly in Gold, Base Metals, Lithium, Rare Earths, or other Critical Minerals.
• Experience in process simulations, mass and water balances, and process calculations.
• Solid understanding of metallurgical testwork and of process equipment selection.
• Excellent technical report-writing and communication skills.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Developing process design deliverables, including mass balances, process flowsheets, P&IDs, design criteria and control philosophies.
• Participating in scoping, feasibility and detailed engineering studies.
• Reviewing and interpreting metallurgical testwork programmes and data.
• Performing process calculations, equipment sizing and design evaluations.
• Evaluating vendor submissions and providing technical recommendations.
• Working closely with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and project teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Identifying project risks and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Supporting plant commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Mentoring and developing graduate and intermediate-level process engineers.
• Contributing to proposals, study reports and Client presentations.
• Promoting a culture of safety, quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Process design

Mentoring

Technical report-writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Lycopodium is seeking a Senior Process Engineer based in Perth, WA, to lead process engineering activities from concept through detailed design and commissioning support.

The role requires a strong background in mining and mineral processing, with experience in mass and water balances, process simulations, and equipment sizing. You will mentor graduates and interact with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions while upholding safety and quality.