Lead Process Engineer

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

This position will be based on site in Greenville, SC.

Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Lead Process Engineer with experience in the aluminum industry. This is an exciting opportunity to bring innovative solutions to our aluminum processing, refining, and smelting projects. A solid background in the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of process systems within aluminum facilities is essential for this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and execute process engineering design for large-scale capital projects within the aluminum industry.
• Develop design basis documents, including process design criteria, mass and energy balances, and system reports.
• Supervise process test work programs aimed at developing or optimizing aluminum smelting and refining flowsheets.
• Conduct plant audits, debottlenecking studies, and process optimizations.
• Perform detailed process calculations and simulations, specifying aluminum-related process equipment and instrumentation.
• Create, review, and revise process deliverables such as PFDs, P&IDs, and data sheets.
• Lead technical bid evaluations and ensure process equipment meets project specifications.
• Support plot plan and piping layout development.
• Prepare and contribute to operating and capital cost estimates.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline engineers and project management to ensure project alignment.
• Review and apply relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations, with a strong understanding of aluminum processing best practices.
• Participate in HAZOP/HAZID studies and other risk assessments.
• Mentor junior engineers, promoting knowledge-sharing and development within the team.
• Optimize process systems to enhance productivity, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience, with experience in the aluminum industry, with a deep understanding of aluminum refining, smelting, and processing technologies.
• Strong background in process engineering, including front-end design, commissioning, and operational optimization.
• Experience with large-scale capital projects in the aluminum industry, including concept/select, PFS, FS, and detailed engineering.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex process engineering projects from initial studies through execution.
• Strong expertise in aluminum processing equipment and systems, including technical bid evaluations and vendor coordination.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards and codes related to aluminum processing and refining.
• Strong client engagement skills and experience developing technical proposals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and presentations.

Moving forward together

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.