[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All AECOM jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/) · [Search jobs](/search/) AECOM · Providencia Santiago, CHL # Mining Processing Lead Providencia Santiago, CHL Manager or lead Listed on AECOM’s official careers site. Posted October 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on AECOM’s careers site →](https://aecom.jobs/jobs/557392AFAF1B4EBCBDED46A2826DF7B0/job/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [AECOM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/) / Mining Processing Lead ## Job description Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. ### Job Description AECOM is seeking an experienced and talented Mineral Processing Lead to drive the growth, technical excellence, and market leadership of our mineral processing business in Santiago de Chile. This is a high-impact, senior leadership role for a recognized mineral processing expert who combines technical depth, commercial acumen, and a passion for developing people and practices. The role offers global reach, significant autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the future of mineral processing within a leading mining and minerals practice. Responsibilities and scope include: - Lead the growth, technical excellence, and strategic direction of the Mineral Processing practice. - Define technical vision and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and metallurgists. - Drive business development across base metals, precious metals, critical minerals, and industrial minerals markets globally. - Act as a recognized subject matter expert and thought leader, commanding client confidence at the executive level and mentoring the next generation of processing engineers. ### Commodity Coverage - Base metals (copper, zinc, nickel, lead) - Precious metals (gold, silver, PGMs) - Critical minerals (lithium, cobalt, rare earths) - Industrial minerals and bulk commodities ### Delivery Modes - Feasibility & scoping studies (PEA to FS) - Trade-off and optimization studies - Basic & detailed engineering design - Owner's engineer & EPCM support - Operational reviews & troubleshooting ### Technical Disciplines - Comminution (crushing, grinding, classification) - Gravity, flotation & magnetic separation - Hydrometallurgy & leaching circuits - Tailings management & water recovery - Process simulation & modelling (MMIMS, JKSimMet) Project Types - Greenfield plant design (500 tpd – 100,000 tpd) - Brownfield expansions & retrofits - Process audits & performance benchmarking - Technology selection & vendor evaluation Qualifications ### Minimum Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline and 8+ years of experience in Metallurgical, Chemical, or Mineral Processing Engineering (or related field) - English/Spanish Fluency ### Preferred Qualifications - Master’s or PhD in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering preferred or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. + 15+ years of progressive experience in mineral processing design and engineering Additional Information _At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously._ _To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment._ ### About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ### ReqID J10163165 ### Business Line Water ### Business Group DCS ### Strategic Business Unit East ### Career Area Engineering ### Work Location Model Hybrid ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 3, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 3, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Providencia Santiago, CHL[Apply on AECOM’s careers site →](https://aecom.jobs/jobs/557392AFAF1B4EBCBDED46A2826DF7B0/job/) ## Hiring at AECOM - Open jobs: 5,447 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 12, 2026 [All AECOM jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at AECOM ### [Country Manager - Chile](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/9fc26dbf740e8b3fe33c/) Providencia Santiago, CHL ### [Mining EPCM Delivery Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/7b655b6cc40c20ee3d96/) Providencia Santiago, CHL ### [Mining Environmental Services Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/3f04b7387a57e5547697/) Providencia Santiago, CHL ### [Mining Geotechnical Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/491a63cb99e5118e8279/) Providencia Santiago, CHL ### [Mining Proposal Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/80161d98133f81c80731/) Providencia Santiago, CHL ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Mining Asset Management Consultant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/07b0937789f8a24ac96e/) Accenture ### [Data Mining](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lenovo-group/jobs/01cd700349a201aa0669/) Lenovo Group · China, Tianjin, 天津（Tianjin） ### [Project Management Lead – Mining Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/18992ce8f794c888c116/) Accenture ### [Ingeniero/a en Ventas Técnicas - Mining - Antofagasta](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ecolab/jobs/c73f6402a1dc39cedf6b/) Ecolab · Antofagasta, Chile ### [Internal Sales - NAPA Mining Welshpool](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/2dbe8af60afc75e2152b/) Genuine Parts · Welshpool, Western Australia OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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