Process Engineer - Modeling & Simulation (IDEAS)

ANDRITZ; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Retirement plan matching

Health Spending Account

Paid time off

Job summary

ANDRITZ is seeking a Process Engineer – Modeling and Simulation to develop and apply dynamic and steady‑state process models for mining and mineral processing plants. You will support process studies, design, optimization, operator training, and data‑driven decision making using IDEAS and other tools.

You will translate engineering data into practical models, collaborate with sales, engineering, commissioning, and operations, and contribute to TEA, cost drivers, and plant startup activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Post‑graduate education in Engineering is an asset.
• Strong process fundamentals in mining and minerals unit operations, mass and energy balances, and metallurgy.
• Experience with process simulation and process modeling (steady‑state and/or dynamic).
• Understanding of process control concepts and control strategies.
• Ability to read and interpret PFDs, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with project‑based engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain steady‑state and dynamic process models using ANDRITZ IDEAS and other tools.
• Build flowsheets, mass and energy balances, process logic, and control representations for mining plants.
• Use models for process design verification, optimization, scenario analysis, and operator training simulators.
• Prepare technical specifications, manuals, reports, and vendor documents.
• Support TEA, CAPEX/OPEX planning, and debottlenecking studies.
• Provide technical support during customer meetings and proposals.
• Present modeling results clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Skills

IDEAS process simulation

Process modeling

Mining & mineral processing

PFDs & P&IDs reading

MS Excel

MS Project

AutoCAD

Python

English communication

Spanish (asset)

Education

Bachelor’s in Mining Engineering

Bachelor’s in Metallurgy Engineering

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering

Post-graduate engineering education

Tools

Aspen Plus

METSIM

SysCAD

ANDRITZ IDEAS

Job description

We are looking for a Process Engineer / Process Modeler with a strong interest in process simulation and modeling to support process studies, analysis, design, optimization, and operator training using ANDRITZ IDEAS simulation software.

As a Process Engineer – Modeling and Simulation, you will develop and apply dynamic and steady‑state process models of mining and mineral processing plants and other industries to support process studies, design, performance analysis, operator training, and data driven decision‑making. This is a client-facing technical role spanning from early‑stage studies through project execution and plant start‑up. You will translate engineering data, test results, and operating experience into practical, buildable process models, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across sales, engineering, commissioning, and operations.

What You Will Be Doing

Here’s an overview of your responsibilities and how you can leverage your expertise:

Process Modeling & Simulation

• Develop and maintain steady‑state and dynamic process models using ANDRITZ IDEAS and other simulation tools.
• Build flowsheets, mass and energy balances, process logic, and control representations for mining and mineral processing plants.
• Use process models for:
• Process design verification and optimization
• What‑if and scenario analysis
• Operator training simulators (OTS)
• Control System Checkout
• Digital Twins
• Performance analysis and troubleshooting
• Prepare and review technical specifications, manuals, reports, and vendor documents.
• Assist with process model development by translating engineering documents, feasibility reports, test data, pilot results, or operating data into process models.
• Contribute to techno‑economic evaluations (TEA), including process design assumptions, modeling input, and cost drivers.
• Support process audits, HAZOP analysis, debottlenecking studies, and optimization initiatives to improve CAPEX/OPEX planning, engineering verification, commissioning, operator training, and plant startup.
• Provide technical support to the sales organization during customer meetings and detailed proposals.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers, internal product groups, and suppliers.
• Present modeling results and technical findings in a clear, structured manner to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Identify technical risks, scope changes, and improvement opportunities in support of project management and business development.

What We Have to Offer

In exchange for your commitment, we offer the following:

• A dynamic and innovative work environment where your expertise and ideas are valued
• Financial support for professional development and certifications
• Compensation that increases with capability and expertise and a comprehensive benefits package, including company-matched retirement plan and a Health Spending Account
• Paid maternity and parental leave program to support employees during this significant and exciting life event
• Competitive paid‑time‑off policies that includes vacation, paid holidays, and sick days
• A positive and collaborative culture that focuses on our core values and behaviors
• Flexible hybrid work model with a blend of in-office and remote work
• Regular company events and social activities to foster camaraderie
• Opportunities to grow as a process modeler and simulation specialist

What We’re Looking For

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Post‑graduate education in Engineering is an asset.
• Strong process fundamentals in:
• Mining and minerals unit operations
• Mass and energy balances
• Process and materials technology
• Metallurgy
• Experience with process simulation and process modeling (steady‑state and/or dynamic).
• Understanding of process control concepts and control strategies.
• Ability to read and interpret PFDs, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with project‑based engineering workflows.

Software Skills

• IDEAS process simulation software (strong asset)
• Other process simulation tools (asset): Aspen Plus, METSIM, SysCAD, or similar
• MS Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
• MS Project (Basic to Intermediate)
• AutoCAD (Basic to Intermediate)
• Python (Basic to Intermediate)

Languages

• English: Advanced proficiency (required)
• Spanish: Advanced proficiency (asset)

Other valued, but non-essential skills, abilities, and experience include:

• Mining and mineral processing equipment and circuits, such as: