Description:
Principal Engineer - CFD and DEM Simulation Lead
Weir Minerals - Division Technology
Australia or the Netherlands
Hybrid
The global Weir Technology and Process Innovation team brings new-to-Weir and new-to-mining flow sheets, product concepts, and technologies to benefit our customers.
Within this team, the Principal Engineer - CFD and DEM Simulation Lead is a pivotal role which will support the global team through delivery of process and equipment engineering subject matter expertise, particularly in the application of CFD, DEM and other methods to a wide variety of minerals processing products, as well as new-to-Weir and new-to-world minerals processing product concepts and technology.
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
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Liaise with customers and internal teams on minerals processing development, testing, and innovation
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Support the development, running, reporting, and interpretation of CFD, DEM and other simulations and results.
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Effective communication of recommendations on improved equipment design and operation based on findings
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Support of Weir Technology Centers, including the Venlo Test Center (Netherlands) and the Weir Technical Centre (Melbourne) to align physical and simulation results and leverage these to enhance product performance
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Present results to customers and internal stakeholders.
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Leverage simulation results and insight into improvements in minerals processing equipment design.
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Collaborate with product managers, product specialists, engineering and technology groups and other stakeholders.
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Support lab test procedures, experimental design, and analysis of results.
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Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
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Master's in Engineering – Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering (minerals processing) or related discipline
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PhD in minerals processing or related field is desired.
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Chartered registered engineer is desired.
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At least 10 - 15 years’ equivalent work experience in similar role in mineral processing equipment and systems.
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Background and experience in computational modelling (CFD, DEM, and other simulations) with a proven ability to carry out simulations on minerals processing equipment and systems or similar.
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Demonstrable experience in innovation, or able to demonstrate innovative thinking.
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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