Process Engineering Lead (M/F)

As part of the scaling up of BU Mining projects, Orano Mining is creating a new internal engineering organization. Process engineering is the central technical discipline of this organization.

We are looking for a Process Engineering Lead to lead the Process Engineering discipline across the entire BU Mining engineering portfolio. The position is responsible for defining engineering methods and standards, coordinating process engineering activities, and ensuring the technical quality and consistency of process studies throughout the project lifecycle.

The Process Engineering Lead does not have direct hierarchical responsibility but relies on the existing BU Mining Process resources, organizing and coordinating their activities according to project priorities while ensuring the technical leadership of the discipline within the framework of project development.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the Process Engineering discipline within the BU Mining engineering organization.
• Coordinate and prioritize the work of existing BU Mining Process resources to support engineering studies and projects.
• Define and maintain process engineering methodologies, standards, design criteria, and best practices.
• Lead Concept Studies and Pre-Feasibility Studies activities related to process engineering.
• Review and validate process engineering deliverables produced by external engineering contractors during Detailed Engineering.
• Ensure technical consistency, quality, and optimization of process design across all projects.
• Coordinate interfaces with other engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, Construction, and Operations).
• Participate in technical reviews, HAZOP, design reviews, and value engineering workshops.
• Support Project Managers by identifying and mitigating process-related technical risks.
• Capitalize on lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of BU Mining engineering practices.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial process engineering.
• Proven experience in leading process engineering activities on major industrial projects.
• Experience in Concept, Feasibility, and Basic Engineering studies.
• Experience in supervising engineering contractors (Owner's Engineering, EPCM, or EPC environments).
• International project experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in hydrometallurgy or chemical process industries is highly desirable.

Key Skills

• Strong technical expertise in Process Engineering.
• Ability to provide functional leadership without direct hierarchical authority.
• Excellent coordination and interface management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Effective communication in an international and multicultural environment.
• Pragmatic, collaborative, and results-oriented approach.

This position requires regular international travel.