Senior Process Engineer

FLSmidth; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition platform

Global collaboration

Job summary

FLSmidth is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Chennai to provide process support, develop operational transition strategies, and monitor performance during commissioning, start-up and operation phases. You will optimize engineering processes, guarantee efficiency, and contribute to cost reductions on complex projects.

Ideal candidates hold a chemical/process/metallurgical engineering degree, 8+ years in mining process engineering, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in process engineering, preferably in mining.
• Solid knowledge of process design, simulation, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design the Operational Transition Strategy.
• Define safe ranges and limits for each stage of the process.
• Identify control points and transition criteria between operating scenarios.
• Provide technical support to clients on laboratory testing and metallurgical processes.
• Initial operational decision trees and deviation management.
• Occasional support for FLS Equipment Commissioning activities; training and instruction.
• Monitor critical variables, review constraints.
• Evaluate failure modes, critical spare parts, and ramp-up inspection practices.
• Promote safety culture and participate in HSEQA plans.

Skills

Process design

Simulation

Optimization

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

FLS is a leading supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies, services, and expertise across the lifecycle of our customers' processing operations to empower a more sustainable future for mining. FLS is global, diverse, and growing. Come join us and discover your potential!

About the Role

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for providing process support to develop operational transition strategies and monitoring and adherence services for all processes to achieve processing capacity and product quality during the Commissioning, Start-up and Operation stages. The Senior Process Engineer will be responsible for optimizing and improving engineering processes within FLSmidth S.A. de C.V., guaranteeing operational efficiency, product quality and cost reduction in complex projects.

Position Responsibilities

• Design of the Operational Transition Strategy.
• Definition of recommended ranges and safe limits for each stage of the process.
• Identification of control points and transition criteria between operating scenarios.
• Providing technical support to clients on issues related to laboratory testing and/or metallurgical processes associated with specific projects.
• Initial operational decision trees and deviation management.
• Occasional support for FLS Equipment Commissioning activities related to process issues. Training and instruction.
• Monitoring of critical variables, review of constraints.
• Evaluation of failure modes, critical spare parts, and ramp-up inspection practices.
• Adjustment of operational ranges and operating recommendations based on current performance.
• Promoting a culture of safety and self-care, both personally, within the team, and throughout the company, integrating our stakeholders who may be impacted by our activities, and complying with established standards, policies, and requirements. Actively participating in the activities programmed in the annual HSEQA plans and programs; reporting every incident, near miss, substandard act, or condition that occurs and, if required, ensuring their active participation in any investigation.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in the mining industry.
• Solid knowledge of process design, simulation, and optimization.
• Experience using process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and CAD tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation).
• Proven ability to lead projects and technical teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Accountabilities

• Provide cross-functional technical support to other areas when required by the organization.
• Facilitate the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, promoting the standardization of area processes and collaborative work with the rest of the organization.
• Provide technical support to clients on matters related to laboratory testing and/or metallurgical processes associated with specific projects.
• Support FLS Equipment Commissioning activities related to process-related matters.
• Promote a culture of safety and self-care, both at a personal level, within the team, and throughout the entire company, integrating our stakeholders who may be impacted by our activities, complying with established rules, policies and requirements; actively participating in the activities programmed in the annual HSEQA plans and programs; reporting every incident, near miss, substandard act or condition that occurs and, if required, ensuring active participation in an investigation.
• Ensure that execution projects comply with internal governance, timely deliverables, determination of solutions with their respective tracking codes (CRM), and continuity of PIQ services over time This position requires autonomy and proactivity to carry out these types of initiatives. Furthermore, strong communication and client relationship skills will be essential for success in this role. It serves as a gateway to developing new business opportunities across our organization.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in mining: process plants, equipment, or services with at least 2 years in Plant Operation.
• Proven experience in at least one of the following: technical sales, service proposals, equipment or process engineering, and/or consulting on optimization services

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.