Process Design Specialist

With offices in Australia, Canada, USA, South America, Southern Africa, Ghana and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium is currently recruiting for a Process Design Specialist to join our growing Process team in Vancouver, BC.

Reporting to the Manager of Process the Process Design Specialist is responsible for the delivery of accurate, professional and compliant process design deliverables using Company approved systems and procedures.

The tasks you'll perform

- Manage multiple tasks and prioritise where necessary to achieve agreed deliverables to a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

- Assist with process design including, but not limited to, mass balances, flowsheets, P&IDs, design criteria, operating costs and control philosophy.

- Prepare the process components of projects and studies and ensure they are correct and thorough.

- Assist with metallurgical test work programs and interpret metallurgical test work data.

- Advise the Project / Study Manager immediately on matters that negatively affect project / study goals.

- Work in conjunction with a range of internal and external stakeholders to meet project / study design work criteria and deliverables.

- Ensure all relevant stakeholders are notified immediately of any risk or changes to Process deliverables.

- Register and file all relevant project documentation in accordance to the Company approved procedures.

- Assist with commissioning activities, if required.

- Proactively support other team members as required to ensure Project / Study deliverables are met.

The expertise you'll bring

- University Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualification.

- 3+ years post graduate experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

- Demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues across all business units.

- Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.

- Proactively seek and accept guidance and feedback provided by subject matter experts.

- Driven and determined to achieve objectives through continued professional development.

- Good organisational and time management skills

- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.

- Relevant technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Use of LIMN simulation software

- Dense media separation (DMS) testwork and DMS equipment sizing experience

- Plant site/commissioning experience

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we :

- Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.

- Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.

- Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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