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Primero is an Australian-founded company, established in 2011 and growing consistently in Montreal since 2016. We expanded into Houston in 2022 and Toronto in 2023, strengthening our North American presence. We specialize in the design, procurement, and construction management of mineral processing plants.\nThe Principal Process Engineer role will be responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of process engineering functions within Primero Americas. This includes the development, organization, engineering, and oversight of all feasibility studies, laboratory testing, and control of process activities to ensure compliance with the company's safety, health, environmental, quality, completion, and production goals. Additionally, the role may involve supporting business development initiatives to maintain the workload and efficiency of the design office.\nKey Responsibilities:\nAct as the technical authority for metallurgy and process-related matters, providing expert guidance and support to teams and consultants. Focus on continuous improvements of existing facilities, including health & safety, security, work procedures, technical training and coaching, long term economics optimization of mine and processing sites and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.\nDevelopment of computer-based training modules for operations, Health & Safety, Sampling / Laboratory procedures and others.\nResponsibility to complete scoping, pre-feasibility and bankable feasibility level studies. Team building on projects, at engineering companies and mine sites. Provided recommendation to property purchases, long / short term strategies, demerger and M&A.\nProject development / engineering management for mineral and mining industry on various projects\nIn depth experience in mineral processing including gold / silver / lithium / cobalt recovery, sulphide and oxide flotation, gravity concentration, dense medium separation, crushing, grinding, screening, thickening, filters, etc. \nBusiness development, marketing and sales, as required\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nTertiary or equivalent qualification in production and engineering\nAt least 15 years’ experience in engineering, operation and/or commissioning works\nExperience in the mining industry, with a strong focus on gold and copper operations and design.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills; English essential, French an asset.\nAbility to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and multidisciplinary 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