Senior Director - Mineral Process Engineer

This Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Director - Mineral Process Engineer to join our Lakewood, CO office.  In this role you will be responsible for developing a process team and providing subject matter expertise on mineral processing operations. The Senior Director is a hard-working, creative thinker with a passion for the hands-on approach. The candidate will lead technical teams in the successful development and implementation of various mineral processing systems. Responsibilities include client interface, project design, technology implementation, system planning and optimization, training, permitting, technical and project reporting, and mentoring and coaching more junior engineers.  An important goal for this position is to develop and grow a mineral processing team in the US in collaboration with our existing Canadian team.

The candidate will be equally comfortable in the office and on site where they will be exposed to site operations, and a diversity of conditions and cultures. The Senior Director is able to lead technical teams remotely, perform field reporting and operational planning, and implement technical project elements.  This position will manage junior engineers and technicians on project teams and assist discipline supervisors in building an efficient work force.   Technical responsibilities may include site selection, process flow and design, equipment selection and installation, water treatment, tailings management and optimization of processing systems.  

The Senior Director will also contribute to assessment of the economic and environmental feasibility of process systems, engage with Feasibility study teams and evaluate means of safely and efficiently processing minerals and byproduct streams.   Responsibilities may also include senior direction of installation, commissioning of mining and processing equipment, writing reports, and making presentations.  Be involved in projects with our Mining Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Your Impact

The Senior Director will spend most of their time providing senior technical support and oversight on project assignments to ensure that projects are completed correctly, within budget and on time. Standard project assignments include conducting complex engineering, scientific assessment and analysis, and/or managing tasks or projects.  The candidate is expected to prepare technical proposals and reports, in whole or in part, depending on the size and complexity of the document, and/or to manage the preparation of the proposals and reports associated with the projects they manage.  The Senior Director will provide review of technical deliverables and proposal.  The candidate will typically have moderate to high level business development and client management responsibilities. The candidate will need to report to one of our western offices at least three days per week or as needed for meetings and client events.

• Responsible for overseeing development of design criteria, mass balance, process flow diagrams, selection and sizing of equipment, and process and piping diagrams.
• Responsible for oversight of laboratory testing programs including test planning, data analysis, and conclusions. 
• Responsible for oversight of capex and opex development. 
• Responsible for making correct interpretations of findings and recognizes and identifies inconsistent or inappropriate results; knows how and when to apply standard practices and techniques to unusual situations; knows when to consult with project manager and/or other appropriate more senior-level technical professional regarding how to resolve a problem, respond to a question or take an action that is appropriate.
• Motivates, trains and mentors subordinate staff assigned to his/her tasks or projects.
• Assumes project director responsibility to provide oversight for large tasks or projects by working with the project manager or appropriate more senior-level technical professional; develops project strategy and scope, perhaps in conjunction with more senior personnel; develops realistic budget and is accountable for them; provides review of project deliverables.
• Manages and communicates results, budget and schedule information to the client, project manager and appropriate operations management.
• Represents WSP and interacts in a professional manner with client and subcontractor representatives.
• Responsible for ensuring WSP’s administrative and financial policies and procedures as well as the methods and procedures specific to his/her specific discipline are followed. 
• Understands, applies and oversees safety requirements in the field.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct