Senior Process Engineer

Job detail

◄ Back

September

Senior Process Engineer

Lycopodium Limited - Perth, WA

Engineering

Source: uWorkin

Reporting to the Group Manager - Process, the Senior Process Engineer will play a key role in developing and delivering process engineering solutions from concept studies through to detailed design and commissioning support.

The tasks you'll perform

• Developing process design deliverables, including mass balances, process flowsheets, P&IDs, design criteria and control philosophies.
• Participating in scoping, feasibility and detailed engineering studies.
• Reviewing and interpreting metallurgical testwork programmes and data.
• Performing process calculations, equipment sizing and design evaluations.
• Evaluating vendor submissions and providing technical recommendations.
• Working closely with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and project teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Identifying project risks and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Supporting plant commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Mentoring and developing graduate and intermediate-level process engineers.
• Contributing to proposals, study reports and Client presentations.
• Promoting a culture of safety, quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

About The Employer

With offices in Australia, Canada, USA, Southern Africa, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

About The Candidate

• Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in mining, mineral processing or EPCM consulting.
• Strong operations and process design experience across studies and detailed engineering, particularly in Gold, Base Metals, Lithium, Rare Earths, or other Critical Minerals.
• Experience in process simulations, mass and water balances, and process calculations.
• Solid understanding of metallurgical testwork and of process equipment selection.
• Excellent technical report-writing and communication skills.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.

Work Environment

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That's why we :

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Opportunities for career progression to Lead and Principal Engineer positions.
• Exposure to major local and international mining and mineral-processing projects.
• Ongoing professional development and technical training.
• Domestic and international travel, including commissioning assignments.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provide access to a benefits, rewards and recognition platform that also offers great discounts to hundreds of retailers in Australia.
• Provide employees with a variety of additional benefits such as coverage for professional memberships, 18 weeks full paid company maternity leave + superannuation continuance, discount and rewards programs, and much more.

Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

Opportunity Type

Lycopodium Limited

Perth, WA

Engineering

SHARE THIS JOB

• Print Job Poster

Shortlist Job

Filter results

Keywords

Multiple location auto complete

Clear all

Opportunity Type

• Select one or more
• Select all
• Featured jobs

Industry

Any Industry

• Select one or more
• Select all
• Accounting
• Administration & Secretarial
• Advertising, Media, Arts & Entertainment
• Agriculture, Nature & Animal
• Banking & Finance
• Biotech, R&D, Science
• Construction, Architecture & Interior Design
• Customer Service & Call Centre
• Editorial & Writing
• Education, Childcare & Training
• Engineering
• Executive & Strategic Management
• Government, Defence & Emergency
• Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
• Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
• HR & Recruitment
• Insurance & Superannuation
• IT
• Legal
• Logistics, Supply & Transport
• Manufacturing & Industrial
• Marketing
• Mining, Oil & Gas
• Other
• Program & Project Management
• Property & Real Estate
• Quality Assurance & Safety
• Retail
• Sales
• Security & Protective Services
• Sport & Recreation
• Trades & Services
• Voluntary, Charity & Social Work

Posted Since

All 2 Days Ago 1 Week Ago 2 Weeks Ago 1 Month Ago

Distance from locations (kms)

Exact 5 10 25 50 100

New Economy Minerals Jobs Job Search Notice Board About Join this Community Job Seekers Member Dashboard AirCV Talent Communities Help for Job Seekers Employers Employer Dashboard Post a Job Search AirCV Help for Employers uWorkin.com Sign In Terms Privacy Policy Create a Talent Community

Promote local employment to your region, community or member organisation with a uWorkin Talent Community. Find out more.

Copyright 2026 uWorkin