Job Description

Senior Hydrometallurgical Engineer

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You\xe2\x80\x99ve come to the right place!

AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis Mining & Metallurgical (M&M) team in Canada is made up of more than 400 employees who work on large-scale projects to support mining sustainability, pit-to-port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, or mine closure and capabilities in the study, design, and construction of mining projects across a wide range of mining and processing methods and commodities. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity. We believe in working openly and transparently, together, delivering world-class projects. We work collaboratively with teams across the world, from Canada to Brazil in the south to India in the east, delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. To support our growth initiatives, we are expanding our team and are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and want to add value to project success, both locally and internationally.

We are seeking a Senior Hydrometallurgical Engineer to join our Global Mineral and Metals Process team and to be a catalyst in supporting the development of value chains for the green and digital economy. As a Senior Hydrometallurgical Engineer, you will assume a pivotal leadership role with SNC-Lavalin in advancing hydrometallurgical processes crucial for the sustainable extraction and refinement of societies\xe2\x80\x99 critical minerals. We are looking for a top performer to add to our talented M&M group and to be a part of the sustainable movement. The new team member will provide tailored process solutions across all phases of project development and operational support with opportunities to advance towards their career aspirations.

This opportunity will be based in Vancouver, BC, or Toronto, ON. and offers work-life flexibility with global exposure with AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis teams and projects.

There is potential for work at client sites and project responsibilities will be added as needed. In some cases, the opportunity may be available to relocate to other Canadian or international destinations for extended periods of time.

Your role within the team:

• Adheres to, and supports company HSE, Quality Management System, Ethics and Integrity policies and procedures while being a leader through collaboration and innovation.
• Integrated role in advancing hydrometallurgical studies through to construction and commissioning.
• Lead the development of flowsheets, piping and instrumentation diagrams, mass and energy balances, process design criteria, technology package trade-offs and selections, and optimization of process designs using the latest technology in industry.
• Engage with clients to understand project requirements and participate in the preparation of proposals and other business development initiatives.
• Identify, scope, and manage process test work programs at external laboratories or client-based site labs.
• Strong multitasking abilities to manage the multiple process activities at a time, across all phases of a project lifecycle.
• Effectively communicate project development through preparation of technical reports.

Why choose AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering degrees will also be considered if there is work experience in hydrometallurgy.
• 10+ years relevant experience in the mining and metals industry where successful leadership abilities have been demonstrated on project execution with the management of deliverables, budgets, and schedules.
• Experience in developing flowsheets together with heat and mass balances using software such as METSIM.
• Design, commissioning and/or operational experience of unit operations within hydrometallurgy.
• Eligible for professional engineer (P. Eng.) designation in any Canadian province.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

At AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis cares about your privacy. AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis (referred to throughout as \xe2\x80\x9cAtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis\xe2\x80\x9d) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

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Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis\xe2\x80\x99s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

At SNC-Lavalin, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

SNC-Lavalin cares about your privacy. SNC-Lavalin and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of SNC-Lavalin (referred to throughout as \xe2\x80\x9cSNC-Lavalin\xe2\x80\x9d) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to SNC-Lavalin, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

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