Remote Principal Process Engineer, Mineral Processing

Placements24; Southampton; A distancia; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical coverage

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is partnering with a global leader in mineral processing technology to recruit a Principal Process Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of complex mineral processing plants worldwide, leveraging expertise in comminution, flotation, leaching, and separation technologies.

You will mentor junior engineers, guide cross‑functional teams across time zones, and deliver technical reports, feasibility studies, and project proposals

Formación

• Master's or PhD in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering or closely related field.
• 15+ years progressive experience in mineral process engineering, with emphasis on design and optimization.
• Expertise in mineral processing unit operations (crushing, grinding, flotation, CIL, solvent extraction).
• Proficiency in process simulation and modeling software.
• Strong understanding of mineralogy, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics relevant to mineral processing.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage remote technical teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead conceptual design and detailed engineering of mineral processing plants and circuits.
• Optimize existing plants to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling using industry-standard software.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and develop effective solutions.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Remote team leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Educación

Master's degree or PhD in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering

Herramientas

Metso Outotec HSC

JKSimFloat

Aspen Plus

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is partnering with a global leader in mineral processing technology to recruit a Principal Process Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of complex mineral processing plants worldwide, leveraging expertise in comminution, flotation, leaching, and separation technologies.

You will mentor junior engineers, guide cross‑functional teams across time zones, and deliver technical reports, feasibility studies, and project proposals