Wood is seeking a Lead Process Engineer – Operational Readiness to be involved in a unique and technically challenging gold project in its Brisbane Minerals & Metals team. This position is based in Brisbane, Queensland on a 6-month contract with possibility for extension.

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future.  For over 60 years, from study through start-up, at pace and at scale supporting clients of all sizes, we share a passion for driving forward minerals and metals projects that are critical to our future and delivering them safely, cost-efficiently, and responsibly.

We pride ourselves in our capability and position to leverage local project delivery and global expertise to bring the best solutions forward across the life cycle of mining projects. With presence across the globe we are active in leading the way from front end conceptual studies through to EPCM delivery in Copper, Rare-Earths, Nickel, Gold, Lithium etc

Based on a current project opportunity within our Mining & Minerals business, we are seeking an experienced Lead Process Engineer with strong gold project experience to join our Process team. You will join likeminded, agile industry peers who are highly qualified, experienced and recognised industry innovators to create new possibilities.

Being part of Team Wood, means you're in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.

Our Vision:   Deliver Solutions that transform the world

Our Values:   Care Courage Commitment

Reporting to the divisional Process Engineering Manager, based on current work load we are looking for someone to join us on this growth journey guiding best practice in this sector of process engineering. 

 As a Lead Process Engineer – Operational Readiness, you will:

• Lead the Process engineering effort with Operational Readiness requirements
• Deliver best practice Operational Readiness plans in accordance with project, time, budget and technical requirements
• Contribute to the development of systems, standard operating procedures, checklists and start-up plans
• Assist with development of organisational structures, resource plans, schedules and training requirements
• Work with other engineering disciplines to implement Operational Readiness requirements
• Actively participate in design reviews, HAZOPs and other safety reviews and initiatives

We are looking for a Lead Process Engineer with relevant gold minerals processing experience, specifically with operational readiness. As an engineer with qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or another related field from a recognised institution, you will have:

• Relevant experience in minerals processing plant design including comminution, gravity, leaching, dewatering, reagents and utilities. Experience with gold processing Operations is essential
• Previous experience in an Operational Readiness role would be highly regarded
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical, literacy and numeracy skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and engineering programs

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.