Senior Process Engineer

Donlin Gold is recruiting a Senior Process Engineer for one of the world's largest undeveloped gold deposits, owned and operated by Donlin Gold LLC, which is owned by affiliates of NOVAGOLD Resources and Paulson Advisers LLC. Donlin Gold is designed to be one of just a handful of gold mines worldwide that produces more than one million ounces of gold annually.

Post Description:

Reporting to the General Manager, the Senior Process Engineer will provide technical input into several areas of project design and review. Responsibilities will include both direct engineering work, as well as guiding consultants and team members in various aspects of the project. Work subject matter will include, but not limited to capacity in engineering, project management and feasibility, and construction planning.  The successful candidate will participate in upstream communication of design progress and updates to Donlin management and JV partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and complete process engineering components for scoping, prefeasibility, and feasibility studies.


• Understand project requirements related to scope, cost, and schedule.


• Coordinate and guide the process engineering team to deliver project objectives.


• Coordinate and assist with interpreting, clarifying and implementing engineering and design information for technical issues.


• Develop process engineering deliverables, including test work definitions, design criteria, mass & energy balances, etc.


• Define the process block flow diagram and unit operations.


• Liaising with other discipline engineers to ensure designs conform to process requirements.


• Undertake tradeoff studies to resolve options.


• Interface and coordinate with other technology subject matter experts (SMEs), external consultants and technology vendors for input to the process design.


• Identify, scope and manage process test work (on site or laboratory based).


• Oversee the development and implementation of process technology.


• Provide technical guidance on complex problems and approve project plans.


• Review and/or develop technical equipment specifications, evaluate pilot or test equipment performance, and make final recommendations/selection towards equipment purchases.


• Other related tasks required to ensure project success.      

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Mineral Processing.


• Understand the technical requirements and deliverables for pre\-feasibility and feasibility studies related to mining and public disclosure documents (NI 43\-101, S\-K 1300, JORC).


• Experience in Gold and precious metal sulfide flotation with refractory gold preferred.


• Technical knowledge of engineering systems, calculations, and application of engineering methods.


• Hazard identification and management processes such as HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA.


• Good working knowledge of computer-aided design tools and simulation programs.


• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in design, engineering, commissioning, and operation of minerals processing equipment.


• Leadership experience in technical management.


• Experience in scoping and managing metallurgical test work programs.


• Experience in engineering planning for studies and projects.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing demands.


• Strong written and communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Qualified Person per SEC requirements.


• Strong understanding of both organic and inorganic chemistry.

This position is based in the Anchorage office, and the selected candidate must be willing to travel to visit labs and contractors and conduct site visits, especially during construction.  A post-offer criminal background clearance, physical and drug screening are required. Open until filled.