Regional HPGR Process Engineer (APAC)
Weir Minerals Australia
Perth, WA
Full Time

Purpose of Role:

Are you a dynamic and passionate and skilled Process Engineer or Metallurgists looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the mining and minerals industry?

Weir Minerals, a global leader in innovative engineering solutions, is seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Regional HPGR Process Engineer to take ownership for the regional Enduron HPGR Technology adoption in both Greenfield and Brownfield projects in addition to developing new opportunities in the APAC region.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Design comminution flowsheets to obtain relevant operational parameters to gain understanding of the processing plant both by plant audits and data review.

Prepare design calculations and documentation and development to replicate existing modelling baseline using plant modelling software (Aggflow, JKSim, IES)

Develop optimised model including HPGR

Demonstrate operational savings (reduced energy, increase throughput, lower grinding media consumption) and develop cost of ownership model

Develop HPGR test work including the design, preparation and submission of proposals  

Coordinate the preparation of HPGR test plans subsequently analyse results, prepare final test report and submit it to customers

Ensure HPGR machine selection specifications portray the appropriate information and design intent through review of available sizing input, calculation of required HPGR size, tyre life time and tyre surface recommendation and simulation of the HPGR product

Provide ongoing support the Regional Manager during the tendering phase; reviewing datasheets/quotations and support during technical meetings with the clients.

Completion of onsite process audit to identify improvement opportunities and support our clients with OE and AM

Support Product Management with regional product feedback and recognizing product opportunities for business development.

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Degree qualifications in Engineering, Mining, Mineral Processing or Metallurgy, or related fields.

Proven experience in process engineering within the mining or minerals processing industry.

Operational exposure in minerals processing plant environment.

Exposure to operational improvement and optimization.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 + Superannuation

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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