Process Plant Lead

About the role

The Process Plant Lead (Mechanical) provides technical leadership and owner oversight for engineering associated with the Copper World Process Plant. The role is responsible for ensuring the design, procurement, construction support, and commissioning activities performed by the EP and CM contractor and equipment vendors meet project objectives for safety, operability, maintainability, reliability, quality, schedule, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for all mechanical aspects of the process plant.
• Ensure engineering solutions align with project objectives and Owner standards.
• Review and approve mechanical engineering deliverables prior to Owner acceptance.
• Ensure consistency with Project Design Criteria and Engineering Standards.
• Lead engineering decisions supporting project execution.
• Mechanical Engineering Oversight:
• Oversee Engineering Associated With Crushing Grinding (SAG & Ball Mill)
• Flotation
• Regrind
• Thickening
• Concentrate Handling
• Tailings Systems (collaboration)
• Process Water Systems
• Reagent Systems
• Plant Utilities
• Tanks and Vessels
• Piping Systems
• Mechanical Packages
• Material Handling Equipment
• Design Reviews
• Lead Owner Reviews Of General Arrangements Equipment Layouts Equipment Lists Mechanical Data Sheets Mechanical Specifications Piping Specifications Vendor Drawings Pipe Stress Issues Equipment Access Maintenance Access Lifting Studies Constructability Reviews Model Reviews HAZOP participation Value Engineering Reviews
• Vendor Management Review technical bid evaluations. Participate in equipment selection. Review vendor documents. Resolve vendor technical issues. Support factory acceptance testing when required. Ensure equipment complies with Owner requirements.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination
• Coordinate Interfaces Between Process Engineering Civil Structural Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Construction Operations Commissioning Procurement
• Ensure design changes are coordinated across all disciplines.
• Construction Support
• Provide Engineering Support During Construction By Resolving field technical issues.
• Reviewing RFIs.
• S supporting NCR resolution.
• Reviewing field changes.
• Supporting construction planning.
• Aiding with mechanical completion planning.
• Commissioning & Operational Readiness Support
• Mechanical Completion Pre-commissioning
• Commissioning Start-up Performance Testing
• Handover to Operations
• Ensure equipment is maintainable, operable, and capable of meeting production requirements.
• Safety & Risk Management
• Promote a Zero Harm culture.
• Participate in HAZOPs and design risk reviews.
• Ensure designs meet applicable safety standards.
• Identify technical risks early and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with Owner and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability and maintainability.
• Standardize equipment where practical.
• Support value engineering initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in large mining or mineral processing projects.
• Experience with concentrators greater than 40,000 STPD preferred.
• Experience with Owner's Teams and IPD project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of crushing, grinding, flotation, concentrate handling, tailings, and plant utilities.
• Experience supporting projects through feasibility, detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary project environments.