Principal Engineer – Process

This role is for a Principal Engineer-Process on mining projects. 

• Undertake and lead process design work for projects and studies including typical activities and deliverables: - 
• Concept design and layout development
• Process descriptions and design basis
• Material balances
• Preparation of process flow diagrams & piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Hazardous area classification/assessment
• Preparation of equipment lists, equipment datasheets, specifications
• Fluids lists and materials selection
• GMP review
• Process hazard studies (including HAZOP) and design safety reviews
• SIL assessment
• Process basis of safety
• Detailed process design calculations
• Pressure relief design Utilities schedules, utilities flow diagrams and line sizing
• Preparation of validation documentation
• Commissioning plans and support
• To ensure technical excellence in process engineering and design. 
• Co-ordination of a design to ensure good interface with all other disciplines.
• Participation in design reviews and technical audits.
• Input into multi-discipline design programmes.
• Contributing to processes to maintain change & cost control.
• Develop the strength of the expertise within the process engineering department.
• Support/generate cost and manhours estimate for proposals, studies and projects.
• Act as Lead Process Engineer on selected projects controlling design, specifications, costs, hours, quality and programme.
• Lead and deliver process engineering scopes for mining sustaining capital and brownfield projects.
• Develop and review process design documentation, including mass and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, process descriptions, and design reports.
• Support concept studies, feasibility assessments, and detailed design phases with process modelling and optimisation input.
• Liaise with operations teams to understand plant performance issues and develop improvement strategies.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior process engineers and designers.
• Ensure all designs comply with WSP's quality standards, client requirements, and relevant Australian and international codes and standards.
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, and risk assessments for process-related scopes.
• Make technical presentations internally, to clients and to outside organisations.
• To ensure that process safety issues are fully considered within projects eg HAZOP, LOPA, hazardous area classification, SIL reviews.

Client / External focus 

• Maintain strong colleague relationships and contribute to the teams' performance of client satisfaction. 
• Contribute to knowledge sharing in internal and external forums. 
• Remain up to date with market and competitor knowledge.

Key Competencies

Mandatory Skills

We anticipate you will have an interest in the following areas: 

• You will also be computer literate with a reasonable proficiency in MS office suite and Navisworks. 
• Having a thirst for knowledge, cultural awareness, an open mind, and good English 
• communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team. 
• Coordinating his/her work with other members of the Team. 
• Work competently with minimal supervision or on an individual basis. 
• The candidate must have a valid passport. 
• Key competencies expected are: 
• Collaboration & Teamwork 
• Technical Capability & Delivery 
• Adaptability & Learning

Desired Skills

• Strong preference will be given to candidates with Australian experience 

• Preference will be given to candidates with minimum 13-16 year of experience in a consulting 

  firm in an EPCM environment in the O & G, Power, Mining processing industry is an asset.

• Preference will be given to candidates with engineering design as well as shop detailing experience of Chutes, Bins, Hoppers, and conveyor components. E.g. trusses 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines. 
• Ability to work well as part of a team or on an individual basis.

• 13-16 years of experience in process engineering.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree & preferred master's degree in mechanical engineering. PG diploma or certificate in Piping engineering would be an asset.
• Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills. 
• Strong attention to the detail. 
• Familiar with working in a LEAN environment. 
• Experience with projects in Australia, New Zealand would be an advantage. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English.
• C. Eng, P. Eng qualification would be an added advantage.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ("BGV") check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner".