Process Engineer

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman is seeking a Process Engineer in the Phoenix area to support mining project design through PEA, PFS, FS, and front-end engineering. You will develop process flow sheets, PFDs, and P&IDs, and coordinate with other departments to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires 2–5 years of experience and PE licensing eligibility, with travel to mine sites and strong teamwork and communication skills. A technical background in mineral processing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy or Chemical Disciplines.
• 2–5 years of work experience; process design experience preferred.
• Eligible to register with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration to obtain the Professional Engineer licensing (P.E.).
• Knowledge of process engineering, equipment, and technologies.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to travel to mine sites, which may include some secondments.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide process design support through PEA, PFS, FS, conceptual design, front-end engineering, and detailed design phases.
• Perform studies into operational site improvements and modifications.
• Develop, improve, and promote effective use of operations systems including JDE, SPRS, Synergy, Aconex, SMS, and Dochub.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
• Develop process flow sheets and prepare process design criteria.
• Prepare process calculations, PFDs, heat and material balances, and P&IDs.
• Size process equipment and develop specifications.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Stay up to date with mining processing technology and recommend new equipment or processes.
• Support Sedgman’s design and engineering team in delivering high-quality projects to clients.
• Participate in calculations, drawings, reviews, reports, modelling, and client support activities.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Process Design

P&IDs

Heat Balances

Flow Sheets

Process Calculations

Equipment Sizing

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mineral Processing, Metallurgy or Chemical Disciplines)

Tools

JDE

SPRS

Synergy

Aconex

SMS

Dochub

Job description

• Provide process design support through PEA, PFS, FS, conceptual design, front-end engineering, and detailed design phases
• Perform studies into operational site improvements and modifications
• Develop, improve, and promote effective use of operations systems including JDE, SPRS, Synergy, Aconex, SMS, and Dochub
• Troubleshoot and resolve process issues
• Develop process flow sheets and prepare process design criteria
• Prepare process calculations, PFDs, heat and material balances, and P&IDs
• Size process equipment and develop specifications
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Stay up to date with mining processing technology and recommend new equipment or processes
• Support Sedgman’s design and engineering team in delivering high-quality projects to clients
• Participate in calculations, drawings, reviews, reports, modelling, and client support activities
• Perform additional duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mineral Processing, Metallurgy or Chemical Disciplines)
• 2–5 years of work experience; process design experience preferred
• Must be eligible to register with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration to obtain the Professional Engineer licensing (P.E.)
• Knowledge of process engineering, equipment, and technologies
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Must be able to travel to mine sites, which may include some secondments
• Must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in process design, including the development of process flow sheets, calculations, and specifications, while effectively utilizing operations systems such as JDE and Aconex. Strong problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills are essential for delivering high-quality engineering projects in the mining sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Process Design Experience
• Bachelor of Engineering
• Professional Engineer Licensing Eligibility
• Process Engineering Knowledge
• Team Collaboration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Process Flow Sheets
• Process Design Criteria
• Heat and Material Balances
• P&IDs
• Process Equipment Sizing
• Process Calculations
• Operational Site Improvements
• Troubleshooting Process Issues
• Conceptual Design
• Front-End Engineering

Soft Skills

• Good Written Communication
• Good Oral Communication
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer Licensing Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Mineral Processing
• Metallurgy
• Chemical Engineering
• Mining Processing Technology

Tools & Technologies

• JDE
• SPRS
• Synergy
• Aconex
• SMS
• Dochub