Mineral Processing - Design Engineer

PeopleStrong; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong in India is seeking a process engineer to design mineral processing plants, including crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching and dewatering. You will develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and select appropriate technologies based on ore characteristics and project goals.

The role requires collaboration with civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate systems, review vendor drawings, and provide engineering support

Qualifications

• Experience in designing mineral processing circuits (crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, dewatering).
• Ability to prepare PFDs and P&IDs.
• Feasibility studies and techno-economic evaluations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop PFDs and P&IDs for plant designs.
• Design mineral processing circuits including crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching.
• Select technologies based on ore characteristics and goals.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers.
• Review vendor drawings and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations and safety standards.
• Support during construction, commissioning, and ramp-up.

Skills

Process engineering

PFDs & P&IDs

Mass balance

Simulation modeling

Tools

Modeling software

Job description

• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Design mineral processing circuits including crushing, grinding, classification, flotation, leaching, and dewatering.
• Select appropriate technologies and equipment based on ore characteristics and project goals.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers to integrate systems.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and techno-economic evaluations.
• Perform mass balance and water balance calculations.
• Simulate process performance using modeling softwares. Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and ramp-up phases.
• Review vendor drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with procurement and construction teams to ensure timely delivery of equipment
• Integrate environmental and sustainability considerations into plant design.
• Ensure compliance with local and international mining regulations.
• Design systems for dust control, water recycling, and tailings management.