Process Engineer – Suspended Minerals & Wet Processing

Omya Group; Lavamünd; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Omya Group in Austria seeks a Process Engineer to lead optimization of suspended minerals and wet processing, scale-up, and capital projects. You will implement data-driven monitoring, collaborate across functions, and drive sustainability.

You bring a degree in chemical/process engineering or minerals processing, 5+ years in chemical/mineral processing, and strong English; travel ~30% internationally.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering, Minerals Processing or related field.
• 5+ years in chemical or mineral processing, industrial manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience with scale-up, CAPEX projects, and digital process monitoring is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Lead process optimization and operational excellence for suspended minerals and wet processing.
• Provide engineering leadership for capital projects: design, flowsheets, equipment specs, commissioning.
• Support scale-up and industrialization of new products and technologies.
• Analyze performance with data analytics and structured problem-solving for improvements.
• Drive digitalization through modern process monitoring and performance management tools.

Kenntnisse

Precipitation & Mineralization

Slurry prep & handling

Milled/ Wet grinding tech

Flotation & Dewatering

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Process Engineering or Minerals Processing

Tools

Simulation software

Advanced data analytics

Machine learning applications

Process modelling

Jobbeschreibung

## Process Engineer – Suspended Minerals & Wet ProcessingApply: Egerkingen: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR018574**RESPONSIBILITIES*** Lead process optimization and operational excellence initiatives across suspended mineral and wet processing operations.* Provide process engineering leadership for capital projects, including process design, flowsheet development, equipment specification, commissioning, and performance validation.* Support scale-up and industrialization of new products, technologies, and manufacturing processes.* Analyze operational performance using process data, advanced analytics, and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify sustainable improvement opportunities.* Drive digitalization initiatives by implementing modern process monitoring, data analytics, and performance management tools.* Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Product Development, and R&D teams worldwide.* Develop and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and process documentation.* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and plant teams.* 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:* Precipitation and mineralization processes* Slurry preparation and handling systems* Media stirred mills and wet grinding technologies* Flotation, filtration, thickening, and dewatering**QUALIFICATIONS*** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Minerals Processing, Chemistry, or a related technical field.* 5+ years of experience in chemical processing, mineral processing, industrial manufacturing, or related industries.* Strong understanding of wet processing operations and process scale-up.* Experience supporting CAPEX projects and commissioning activities.* Experience with advanced data analytics, digital process monitoring, process modelling, machine learning applications, simulation software, or advanced process control is highly desirable.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.* Fluent in English.* Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%)