Global Mineral Processing Leader & Simulation Expert

Vale; Schamal al-Batina; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale in Oman seeks a senior professional to lead SSMA practices and refine production simulations, coordinating across mine planning, geology, and plant operations. The role focuses on defining ROM specifications and ensuring robust integration of process variables to enhance resource efficiency and recovery.

The candidate will drive optimization initiatives, support startup and ramp-up activities, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable performance across international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering; Master’s degree desirable.
• 10–15 years of experience and international exposure.
• Fluency in English; Portuguese desirable.
• Mass balance / simulation / data reconciliation experience.
• Productivity / data analysis / technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead SSMA practices and collaboration routines across teams.
• Refine production simulations and integrate mass, quality, and tailings variables.
• Define ROM specifications and quality limits, aligning geology inputs.
• Lead risk and optimization studies across operations to improve recovery.
• Provide startup and ramp-up support with cross-functional coordination.
• Monitor process variables and drive continuous improvement and control.

Skills

SSMA practices

production simulations

risk assessment

process monitoring

integration across functions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

METSIM / JKSimMet / USIM PAC / BILCO

Job description

Vale in Oman seeks a senior professional to lead SSMA practices and refine production simulations, coordinating across mine planning, geology, and plant operations. The role focuses on defining ROM specifications and ensuring robust integration of process variables to enhance resource efficiency and recovery.

The candidate will drive optimization initiatives, support startup and ramp-up activities, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable performance across international