Wood Minerals and Metals business currently has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Process Engineer based in our Khobar Office in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have extensive mineral processing and metallurgical experience, with strong knowledge of hydrometallurgy, preferably with a Consulting/Engineering company. The Principal Process Engineer acts as a Subject Matter Expert to assist in winning work from concept to feasibility study phases by enhancing the technical depth of Wood capability.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Minerals and Metals sectors.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities
- Support the business by providing technical strength and insight in the early development project phases.
- Support the Business Development group in identifying business opportunities and contribute to the technical sections of proposals.
- Assume technical accountability for the process engineering design effort from concept study phase through to implementation.
- Develop innovative solutions to complex process and technical problems for a wide range of commodities.
- Manage and execute the delivery of best practice process plant designs and associated services in designated studies, projects, and consulting services.
- Provide technical guidance and advice to other functional departments and the wider organization as required.
- Participate in design reviews, model reviews and resolution of action items.
- Interact with client teams on design issues and incorporate client requirements in a cost-effective and low-risk manner.
- Review process designs for conformance with recommended safety standards using Wood’s risk assessment tools and participate in the full range of process plant HAZOP reviews.
- Interact with industry professionals, vendors, and professional organizations to maintain a knowledge of technical advancements and how these might be applied to improve client services and products.