Senior Mineral Processing Engineer

WSP; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 86,100 - 128,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Mineral Processing Engineer for our Lakewood, CO office to lead development of process engineering deliverables for mineral processing plants. You will generate accurate documentation and ensure safety and design quality.

The role requires 7–10+ years in mining/metallurgical projects, familiarity with HAZOP, and experience coordinating sub-consultants. Occasional travel and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of process engineering experience on mining or metallurgical projects.
• Experience with gold heap leaching, copper flotation, or solvent extraction.
• Familiarity with HAZOP and process safety review methods.
• Experience in EPCM projects coordinating sub-contractors and turnkey packages.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Able to travel occasionally and work beyond regular hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of process engineering deliverables for mineral processing plants.
• Perform design calculations, analyses, and prepare final design plans.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants and package vendors to review deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent research skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Self-leadership

Independent work

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mineral Process Engineering

Tools

HSC Chemistry

Aspen Plus/HYSYS

JKSimMet

METSIM

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Senior Mineral Processing Engineer for our Lakewood, CO office location.

This role will require the engineer to lead development of process engineering deliverable documents for mineral processing plants that recovery various commodities including copper, gold, silver, diamonds, potash, REE, critical and other industrial minerals. You will generate accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensure that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. #GlobalMining

Your Impact

• Lead a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Assist with project research, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mineral Process Engineering
• 7 - 10+ years of process engineering experience on mining, mineral processing, or metallurgical capital projects, with demonstrated depth in gold heap leaching, copper flotation, base metal hydrometallurgical plants and or solvent extraction process design.
• Familiarity with HAZOP and process safety review methodologies; experience as a participant or study node leader.
• Experience working within an EPCM project, with responsibility for reviewing and coordinating engineering deliverables produced by sub-consultants and turnkey package manufactures.
• Demonstrated work in extractive metallurgical process engineering and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• High proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conductive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

** Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with position.**

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.), or FE Certification, and the ability to obtain PE within 2 years hire.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations
• Hands-on experience developing and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, heat and mass balances, equipment specifications, and process datasheets in a detailed design environment.
• Proficiency with process simulation and modeling tools relevant to rare earth or base metal processing (e.g., HSC Chemistry, Aspen Plus/HYSYS, JKSimMet, METSIM, or equivalent).
• Exposure to a wide range of process operations that may include crushing, grinding, screening, hydro classification, air classification, gravity concentration, magnetic separation, dense media separation, sensor-based sorting, flotation, leaching, heap leaching, pressure oxidation, solvent extraction, electrowinning, thickening, clarification, filtration, drying, mixing, feeding, pumping, bulk solids handling and pneumatic conveying.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $86,100 - $128,500

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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