Senior Global Raw Material Processing Lead

Omya; Egerkingen; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Job summary

Omya is seeking a senior expert for raw material preparation operations in Switzerland, focusing on safe and sustainable site performance. You will evaluate processes like crushing, screening, and beneficiation, and support global standards and network activities.

Your responsibilities include leading operational projects, developing financial models, and coordinating with Regional Mining Managers, while traveling up to 30% internationally.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mineral processing or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in the raw materials industry.
• Strong expertise in raw material processing and mineral beneficiation.
• Sound understanding of mineral processing technologies as well as financial aspects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management in an international environment.
• Fluent in English and willing to travel internationally up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assure and support safe operations of Omya’s raw material preparation facilities.
• Support sustainable operations per environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and analyze remotely the performance of material prep installations.
• Investigate beneficiation incidents and prepare action plans.
• Provide technical, financial and safety support to sites.
• Lead operational projects such as SBS new installations or testing.
• Support global network on flow sheets and machine operation.
• Assist implementing group standards for raw material prep operations.
• Coordinate design of prep plants with Regional Mining Managers.
• Develop financial models for prep processes (investments and OPEX).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in Mineral Process Engineering (preferred)

Mining Engineering

Mineralogy

Job description

Omya is seeking a senior expert for raw material preparation operations in Switzerland, focusing on safe and sustainable site performance. You will evaluate processes like crushing, screening, and beneficiation, and support global standards and network activities.

Your responsibilities include leading operational projects, developing financial models, and coordinating with Regional Mining Managers, while traveling up to 30% internationally.