Senior Process Engineer

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Mining and Metals:

Increasing production of critical minerals provides key components of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to batteries. This shift to clean energy—and the need for commodities—is critical to underpinning the energy transition. At Bechtel, our teams extract these vital resources to support net zero in a way which is more sustainable than ever before.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and special studies for process/chemical design for large projects. You will lead the design, development, modification, and evaluation of components and processes used in process/chemical for projects with unique requirements. Your coordination will ensure that complex technical issues are resolved, clients are satisfied, and project needs are met. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Planning and conducting independent scope of work and technical specifications for process/chemical design and field investigations on large size projects or assignments in support of a global business unit.
• Leading the design, development, modification and evaluation of components and processes used in process/chemical utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard programs (BSAPs). Interpreting new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data. 
• Communicating complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management.
• Developing conceptual designs for Process/Chemical engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements.
• Supporting preparation of estimates, staffing needs and schedules.
• Interviewing client personnel to determine their needs, develops scope for cost estimates for services and participates in proposal preparation and presentation.
• Preparing or overseeing the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting.
• Coordinating with client representatives, as directed, to obtain their approval of Process/Chemical aspects of the work.
• Conducting or leading special studies of new Process/Chemical engineering methods, materials and techniques.
• Mentoring Process/Chemical engineering personnel by providing on-the-job training for their professional development. Providing input to and participates in special technical educational and training programs as directed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) related to the position and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Desirable experience in leaching, SX - EW Process for Cu/Au including chlorine and bacterial leaching
• Assess Process Design Criteria, Material Balances, Water Balances, Main Process Equipment Dimensioning, Operational Costs Calculation, Process Philosophy.
• PFD and P&ID creation and review.
• Good communication skills with Client, team and peers.

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