Mineral Processing - AGM / DGM

Gmmco Technology Services; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gmmco Technology Services in Hyderabad seeks a senior Mineral Processing Consultant to deliver specialised consultancy and engineering solutions across mineral processing, beneficiation and coal washery projects.

You will design flowsheets, optimize plant performance, conduct metallurgical testing, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders to drive project delivery and value. Strong technical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mineral Processing, Mineral Engineering, Metallurgy, Mining Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• M.Tech / postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialization will be preferred.
• 12-18 years of relevant experience in mineral processing, process engineering, mineral processing plant design or mining engineering consultancy.
• Experience in coal washery design, operation or consultancy, with knowledge of coal beneficiation and clean coal recovery processes.
• Knowledge of wet coal processing, dense media separation, froth flotation, fine coal recovery and ash reduction techniques will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of mineral processing systems, process flowsheets and plant engineering.
• Experience in conceptual, feasibility and detailed engineering assignments.
• Ability to undertake technical evaluations, process reviews and engineering coordination.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering projects and client-facing technical assignments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage mineral processing and beneficiation assignments across various mineral commodities.
• Develop and evaluate process flowsheets for mineral beneficiation, including crushing, grinding, screening, classification, gravity separation, magnetic separation and flotation.
• Develop and evaluate process flowsheets for coal washery operations, including wet processing, dense media cyclones, froth flotation circuits and fine coal recovery, to maximise clean coal yield and achieve effective ash reduction.
• Prepare and review process flowsheets, mass and energy balance calculations, and lead technical scale-up or implementation of research and development (R&D) projects.
• Conduct and review ore characterization, mineralogical studies, metallurgical testing and beneficiation investigations.
• Provide technical inputs for process optimization, plant performance improvement, debottlenecking and capacity enhancement.
• Identify opportunities to improve mineral recovery, product quality, process efficiency and overall plant economics.
• Prepare and review process design deliverables, including mass balance, equipment selection, process specifications and technical documentation.
• Contribute to conceptual studies, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies and detailed engineering assignments; prepare and review technical documentation while ensuring adherence to applicable safety, environmental and statutory standards.
• Undertake technical assessments of existing mineral processing plants and recommend suitable improvement measures.
• Evaluate process requirements, equipment capabilities and technical feasibility of proposed projects.
• Provide technical inputs for tailings management, water recovery, waste utilization and sustainable mineral processing practices.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, consultants and equipment suppliers to ensure effective project delivery.
• Support the preparation of technical proposals, bids, project reports and client presentations.
• Monitor project deliverables, technical quality and timelines while ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards and project requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior technical professionals and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Job description

About the role:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering specialised technical consultancy and engineering solutions across mineral processing, mineral beneficiation and coal washery projects. The role requires strong technical expertise in process design, flowsheet development, plant performance optimisation, mineral and coal recovery, and the ability to independently manage technical assignments and coordinate with clients and project stakeholders.

The position will contribute to the development of innovative, cost-effective and sustainable mineral processing, beneficiation and coal washery solutions across the mining value chain.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and manage mineral processing and beneficiation assignments across various mineral commodities.
• Develop and evaluate process flowsheets for mineral beneficiation, including crushing, grinding, screening, classification, gravity separation, magnetic separation and flotation.
• Develop and evaluate process flowsheets for coal washery operations, including wet processing, dense media cyclones, froth flotation circuits and fine coal recovery, to maximise clean coal yield and achieve effective ash reduction.
• Prepare and review process flowsheets, mass and energy balance calculations, and lead technical scale-up or implementation of research and development (R&D) projects.
• Conduct and review ore characterization, mineralogical studies, metallurgical testing and beneficiation investigations.
• Provide technical inputs for process optimization, plant performance improvement, debottlenecking and capacity enhancement.
• Identify opportunities to improve mineral recovery, product quality, process efficiency and overall plant economics.
• Prepare and review process design deliverables, including mass balance, equipment selection, process specifications and technical documentation.
• Contribute to conceptual studies, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies and detailed engineering assignments; prepare and review technical documentation while ensuring adherence to applicable safety, environmental and statutory standards.
• Undertake technical assessments of existing mineral processing plants and recommend suitable improvement measures.
• Evaluate process requirements, equipment capabilities and technical feasibility of proposed projects.
• Provide technical inputs for tailings management, water recovery, waste utilization and sustainable mineral processing practices.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, consultants and equipment suppliers to ensure effective project delivery.
• Support the preparation of technical proposals, bids, project reports and client presentations.
• Monitor project deliverables, technical quality and timelines while ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards and project requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior technical professionals and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Candidate requirements:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mineral Processing, Mineral Engineering, Metallurgy, Mining Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• M.Tech / postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialization will be preferred.
• 12 - 18 years of relevant experience in mineral processing, process engineering, mineral processing plant design or mining engineering consultancy.

Experience in coal washery design, operation or consultancy, with sound knowledge of coal beneficiation and clean coal recovery processes.

Knowledge of wet coal processing, dense media separation, froth flotation, fine coal recovery and ash reduction techniques will be an added advantage.

• Strong understanding of mineral processing systems, process flowsheets and plant engineering.
• Good knowledge of crushing, screening, grinding, conveying and associated mineral processing equipment.
• Experience in conceptual, feasibility and detailed engineering assignments.
• Ability to undertake technical evaluations, process reviews and engineering coordination.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering projects and client-facing technical assignments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and project coordination skills.