Global Mineral Processing Practice Leader

AECO; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 onboarding at office

Global project exposure

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Mineral Processing Practice Leader to drive the growth, technical excellence, and market leadership of our mineral processing business. This is a high-impact, senior leadership role for a recognized mineral processing expert who combines technical depth, commercial acumen, and a passion for developing people and practices.

The role offers global reach, significant autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the future of mineral processing within a leading mining and minerals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline and 10+ years of experience in Metallurgical, Chemical, or Mineral Processing Engineering (or related field).
• Master’s or PhD in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering preferred or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in mineral processing design and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth, technical excellence, and strategic direction of the Mineral Processing practice.
• Define technical vision and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and metallurgists.
• Drive business development across base metals, precious metals, critical minerals, and industrial minerals markets globally.
• Act as a recognized subject matter expert and thought leader, mentoring the next generation of processing engineers.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership experience

Mentoring teams

Global travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Tools

MMIMS

JKSimMet

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Mineral Processing Practice Leader to drive the growth, technical excellence, and market leadership of our mineral processing business. This is a high-impact, senior leadership role for a recognized mineral processing expert who combines technical depth, commercial acumen, and a passion for developing people and practices.

The role offers global reach, significant autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the future of mineral processing within a leading mining and minerals