Principal Process Engineer

Posting Date: 10 Nov 2026

City: Santiago

Location:

Santiago, CL, 8320000

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Plant Engineering

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Process Engineer to join our office in Santiago within the Plant Engineering Division.

Mission

Support the execution of the Customer's Third Party Engineering contract by performing independent process engineering reviews and technical assessments of mining and industrial projects under development. The role will support engineering validation activities, process studies, sustainability initiatives, CAPEX/OPEX reviews, production optimization and engineering assurance activities for Chuquicamata projects. #LI-KM

Key Accountabilities

• Review process engineering deliverables and studies.
• Assess mass and energy balances, process criteria and operating philosophies.
• Evaluate process performance, production optimization and sustainability initiatives.
• Support CAPEX and OPEX reviews.
• Participate in multidisciplinary engineering reviews.
• Prepare technical comments, recommendations and reports.
• Support the evaluation of alternatives and technical solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Process Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mining and mineral processing projects.
• Experience with concentrators, flotation plants, crushing and grinding circuits.
• Previous experience in engineering reviews, feasibility studies and technical due diligence.
• Advanced Spanish.

Software Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• HSC Sim (preferred)
• METSIM (preferred)
• JKSimMet (preferred)
• Aspen Process Tools (preferred)
• Power BI (preferred)

Competencies

DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.

Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued and empowered to develop their potential. RINA provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on any basis. We are compliant with Italian Law n. 68/99.