Process Engineer – Suspended Minerals & Wet Processing
Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead process optimization and operational excellence initiatives across suspended mineral and wet processing operations.
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Provide process engineering leadership for capital projects, including process design, flowsheet development, equipment specification, commissioning, and performance validation.
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Support scale-up and industrialization of new products, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
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Analyze operational performance using process data, advanced analytics, and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify sustainable improvement opportunities.
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Drive digitalization initiatives by implementing modern process monitoring, data analytics, and performance management tools.
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Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Product Development, and R&D teams worldwide.
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Develop and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and process documentation.
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Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and plant teams.
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Contribute to sustainability initiatives through improved resource utilization, water management, energy efficiency, and process reliability.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Precipitation and mineralization processes
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Slurry preparation and handling systems
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Media stirred mills and wet grinding technologies
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Flotation, filtration, thickening, and dewatering
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Minerals Processing, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
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5+ years of experience in chemical processing, mineral processing, industrial manufacturing, or related industries.
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Strong understanding of wet processing operations and process scale-up.
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Experience supporting CAPEX projects and commissioning activities.
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Experience with advanced data analytics, digital process monitoring, process modelling, machine learning applications, simulation software, or advanced process control is highly desirable.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Fluent in English.
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Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%)
CONTACT
Daniel Bolliger, HR Business Partner