Process Chief

Requisition ID: 280819 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Brisbane, QLD 

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Project Overview:

Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets.

Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, the M&M global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

As the Process Chief, you will lead a team of process/chemical engineering personnel, estimate project staffing needs, and schedule and assign work.

You will be responsible for preparing estimates and work plans and review and approve process/chemical investigations and studies.

Your leadership and technical expertise will ensure process safety and compliance, client satisfaction, resolution of issues, and that project requirements are met.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, directs, and participates in the day-to-day Process/Chemical engineering activity on medium to large sized complex projects that require very major Process/Chemical engineering effort, or may be assigned responsibility for multiple smaller projects within a global business unit utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs.)​ 
• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of Process/Chemical engineering personnel assigned, estimates staffing needs and schedules and assigns work accordingly.​ 
• Provides the technical input to meet procurement requirements.​ 
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plans in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly.​ 
• Maintains contact with other disciplines to ensure the coordination of the work within the project(s) and compliance with Bechtel/client requirements.​ 
• Reviews and makes recommendations of the Process/Chemical aspects of bid evaluations and awards for approval by project engineering.​ 
• Other responsibilities as designated.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
• Multi commodity experience including copper, gold, aluminium, and metals.
• Has worked in an operating concentrator or downstream processing facility.
• Has worked on international studies and projects.
• Ideally has startup and commissioning experience.
• Prior experience in leading professional teams.
• Prior experience in mineral processing operations and project development environments would be advantageous.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Completely familiar with mineral processing unit operations from primary crushing through to tailings.
• Thorough understanding of scientific engineering systems, calculations, applications and construction methods and materials, and engineering or scientific application with the use of software.
• Understanding of industrial and regulatory standards and design criteria in the engineering or scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of sector-related design and execution practices and cost influences involved.
• Set high quality standards for key deliverables such as flowsheets, process design criteria, P&ID’s etc.
• Advanced level of verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environments.
• Ability to interface with plant operational and maintenance teams at multiple levels.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to present internally and at exterior conferences and seminars.
• Maintains an international network of industry associates.
• Well-developed skills in teamwork, communication and problem solving.
• Generate high quality and content technical reports in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. #LI-BT1

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