Process Engineer CHPP (Maintenance)

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The Opportunity Thiess is seeking experienced and motivated Process Engineer CHPP (Maintenance) to join our high-performing team at Mongolia Project

As Process Engineer CHPP, you will:

• Be responsible for improving the reliability, efficiency, and performance of the gold handling and preparation plant through effective process optimization, maintenance strategy development, asset performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Reliability, and Projects teams to maximize plant availability, product quality, and cost performance while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Support the Maintenance team in improving equipment reliability and availability.
• Monitor and optimize water recovery systems and tailings management processes.
• Analyse production, maintenance, and quality data to identify trends and opportunities.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Mineral Processing, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a gold processing, or mineral processing environment.
• Strong understanding of gold preparation and processing systems.
• Experience with process troubleshooting and plant optimization.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Experience in reliability engineering or maintenance improvement programs.
• Experience with SCADA, PLC, historians, and process monitoring systems.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance techniques.

What's On Offer At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.

About Us Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

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At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

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How To Apply This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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