Principal Process Engineer

About DRA Global

DRA Global Limited (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities. DRA’s teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and Asia-Pacific.

About the role

We are seeking Principal Process Engineers to join our Perth based team. The roles are offered on a permanent full-time basis.

You will have a strong background in process plant design, as well as demonstrated success in the delivery of studies and projects.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, you will be working in a highly experienced team and will be exposed to a continuous succession of small to large projects as they progress through the project lifecycle from early concept development, detailed design, construction and commissioning to operations.

Brief duties

• Lead the process engineering deliverables for preliminary and detailed design studies and projects
• Support the engineering team in delivery of projects and studies
• Support the professional development of the process engineering team
• Provide input and support for business development processes
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships
• Technical ownership of discipline deliverables for the scope, including ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, codes, specifications and industry standards and designs

About you

• Tertiary Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy or similar
• 15 + years’ experience in mineral processing and/or hydrometallurgy plant design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Competency in creating mass and energy balances using Metsim®, SysCAD or similar
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines

Preference will be given to candidates with

• Broad experience with precious/base metals mineral processing and/or hydrometallurgy processes
• Critical Minerals experience including Lithium, nickel, copper, rare earths, vanadium 
• Have the requisite experience and professional affiliation to be a Competent Person in accordance with JORC 2012 and / or Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams
• A desire to progress your career to the next level of management.

Here at DRA, we offer

• Competitive and above market salary packages with regular market analysis
• A fresh & modern office in the Perth CBD with access to great end of trip facilities
• Flexible start and finish times allowing for great work life balance
• Access to salary packaging benefits
• An inclusive, collaborative and supportive team environment providing you with the tools to succeed
• The opportunity to work alongside engineering and design excellence supporting you with their expertise and mentorship, allowing for professional growth and career development.

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.