Sr Process Engineer

Flsmidth; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FLSmidth is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide process support, develop transition strategies, and ensure process adherence during commissioning, start-up and operation, optimizing engineering processes for efficiency, product quality, and cost reduction.

You will lead process design and simulations, define safe operating ranges, support clients and commissioning activities, train teams, monitor critical variables, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• 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.

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 metallurgical processes.
• Initial operational decision trees and deviation management.
• Occasional support for Equipment Commissioning activities related to process issues.
• Training and instruction.
• Monitoring of critical variables and review of constraints.
• Evaluation of failure modes, critical spare parts, and ramp-up inspection practices.
• Adjustment of operational ranges and recommendations based on current performance.
• Promoting a culture of safety and self-care and compliance with standards.
• Participating in annual HSEQA plans and reporting incidents/investigations.
• Provide cross-functional technical support to other areas.
• Facilitate CI initiatives and standardization of area processes.
• Provide technical support to clients on laboratory testing and metallurgical processes.
• Support Equipment Commissioning activities related to process matters.
• Promote safety and self-care and participate in investigations as required.
• Ensure projects comply with governance, deliverables, CRM codes, and PIQ continuity.
• Autonomy, proactivity, and strong communication with clients.

Job description

Job Summary

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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.