Gold Processing Specialist Metals & Minerals

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Gold Processing Specialist to join our team in Henderson NV.

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer with strong mineral processing expertise to act as Process Lead for gold processing engineering studies and projects. The role will focus on the development review and delivery of process designs across scoping PFS FS and project execution phases with particular emphasis on practical operable solutions informed by site and operating experience.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on understanding of gold processing plants and lead multidisciplinary teams in developing robust fit-for-purpose process flowsheets.

Your role

• Act as Process Lead for gold processing engineering studies and projects.
• Develop review and optimize gold processing flowsheets including:
  • Crushing and grinding circuits.
  • Leaching and adsorption circuits (CIL CIP / CIC).
  • Gold recovery elution electrowinning and refining concepts.
• Lead process design activities for studies (PFS FS) including:
  • Design criteria and basis of design.
  • Process simulations and equipment sizing.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and intermediate process engineers.
• Interface with project management engineering disciplines and external stakeholders.
• Review metallurgical testwork programs and incorporate results into process design.
• Support site-related activities including commissioning support plant troubleshooting debottlenecking and operational optimization.
• Participate in technical reviews risk assessments and value-improvement initiatives.
• Support client engagement proposals and technical presentations as required.

About you

• Bachelors/Masters or Ph.D. degree in Metallurgical Engineering Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in mineral processing with a strong focus on gold processing.
• Demonstrated experience leading process activities for engineering studies and/or projects.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing technical deliverables: e.g. PFDs P&IDs PDC trade-of-studies etc.
• Strong familiarity with gold extraction technologies including:
  • CIL and CIP/CIC circuits.
  • Crushing grinding and classification systems.
  • Gold recovery and refining processes.
• Solid understanding of metallurgical testwork interpretation and its application to plant design.
• Strong technical judgment with a practical operations-focused mindset.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to balance technical rigor with project schedule and cost constraints.
• Client-focused proactive and solution-oriented.

Preferred Experience:

• Site-based and operational experience at gold processing plants (operations commissioning ramp-up or plant optimization).
• Exposure to brownfield modifications expansions or debottlenecking projects.
• Experience working on projects with international or remote operating sites.
• Professional Engineer (.) designation or ability to obtain registration.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis our valuesSafety Integrity Collaboration Innovation and Excellenceare more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture guide our decisions and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow succeed and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical dental vision company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting employee stock purchase plan Paid Time Off leaves of absences options flexible work options recognition and employee satisfaction programs employee assistance program and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $188000-$200000 annually depending on skills experience and geographical location.

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