Senior Mineral Processing Engineer - Project Leader

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

RRSP plan matching

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Vancouver, BC seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead process engineering across capital mineral processing projects from planning through startup.

You will develop design packages, review process designs and provide technical leadership to EPCM/EPC teams to meet project requirements and safety standards. The role emphasizes optimization of mineral processing systems, collaboration with site operations and corporate engineering, and participation in risk management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Metallurgical/Process Engineering or related field with 5+ years in mineral processing/capital projects.
• Master’s degree with 3+ years in mineral processing/capital projects.
• Professional Engineer designation or PE eligibility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering across all project lifecycle phases (scoping to startup).
• Review and optimize mineral processing designs (crushing, grinding, flotation, etc.).
• Produce PFDs, P&IDs, design criteria, equipment specs, control philosophies.
• Provide technical oversight for EPCM/EPC contractors and ensure compliance with standards.
• Contribute to risk assessments (HAZOPs) and project readiness activities.

Skills

Process engineering

Capital project execution

Mineral processing

PFDs & P&IDs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Metallurgical/Process Engineering

Master’s degree in Chemical/Metallurgical/Process Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC

JKSimMet

JKSimFloat

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Vancouver, BC seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead process engineering across capital mineral processing projects from planning through startup.

You will develop design packages, review process designs and provide technical leadership to EPCM/EPC teams to meet project requirements and safety standards. The role emphasizes optimization of mineral processing systems, collaboration with site operations and corporate engineering, and participation in risk management and