Process Engineer
Our Opportunity
Work Location:
Perth - Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. Initially commencing in Perth, the role will then transfer to site based later in the year.
Solomon - Detrital Pilot Plant. Fortescue’s Solomon site is located on the traditional lands of Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi people.
Roster: Monday to Friday (changing to 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth) offered on an 18 month fixed term contract.
Fortescue has an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to join the Strategic Planning Process team. The role is responsible for providing technical support for all phases of project evaluation studies through ore body definition, test work and process plant design, pilot plant operation, testwork planning and evaluation, working closely with Engineering and Projects teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support studies through process plant flowsheet development and evaluation
- Develop and manage testwork programs to progress project evaluation
- Deliver modelling requirements and to develop mass balances and Process Design Criteria
- Work closely with Metallurgy and Mine Planning teams to improve ore body knowledge and regression predictions
- Generate process related deliverables and documentation for modelling, test work and project evaluation and delivery
- Engage OEM vendors for equipment details and new technologies
- Ensure correct application of Health & Safety standards
- Ensure correct site sampling, labelling and preparation
- Engage laboratories to process samples
- Data capture and interpretation of test results
- Commission and operate pilot plants
- Oversee technical quality, integrity and adequacy of designs
Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or similar discipline
- Minimum 2 years in mineral processing industry with technical development experience (operator or EPCM)
- Be responsible for guiding metallurgical plant technicians
- Process engineering experience on major mineral processing projects working on materials handling, crushing, screening and wet physical beneficiation process plant
- Strong conceptual thinking and analytical focus with practical alignment to reality
- Excellent problem-solving skills and continual improvement focus
- Demonstrated experience with pilot plant operation and evaluation
- Demonstrated commitment to safety
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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