Principal Process Engineer, Process Engineering (Hybrid)

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 165,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

RRSP plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking a Principal Engineer I - Process Engineering to lead growth projects and provide high‑level engineering leadership across the full project development cycle.

Hybrid work in Vancouver may include in‑person collaboration with EPCM teams and project delivery groups. You will review PFDs, P&IDs, and design criteria, verify engineering deliverables, and mentor engineers while collaborating with operations, geology, maintenance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering with 7+ years of experience.
• Ability to lead technical reviews of PFDs, P&IDs, and design criteria.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and approve PFDs, P&IDs, design criteria, and mass/energy balances.
• Lead technical guidance across the project development cycle.
• Collaborate with discipline engineers, site teams, EPC partners, and stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to knowledge libraries and guidelines.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Actionable recommendations

Professional judgment

Collaboration skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

PhD in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Metsim

HSC

JKSimMet

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking a Principal Engineer I - Process Engineering to lead growth projects and provide high‑level engineering leadership across the full project development cycle.

Hybrid work in Vancouver may include in‑person collaboration with EPCM teams and project delivery groups. You will review PFDs, P&IDs, and design criteria, verify engineering deliverables, and mentor engineers while collaborating with operations, geology, maintenance, and