Senior Mineral Processing Technical Lead

Lidya Madencilik; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Lidya Madencilik seeks a Technical Services Manager to lead process design, plant optimization, and technical service activities across mining and processing operations. The role requires strong experience in mineral processing, PFDs/P&IDs, and metallurgical test work.

The candidate will drive feasibility studies, supervise field deployments, ensure safety/compliance, and push continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve recoveries. Travel to project sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Mineral Processing.
• 10+ years in mineral processing and plant design/operation.
• Experience with PFD, P&ID, mass balance, and equipment sizing.
• Proficient in process simulation software.
• Strong KPI tracking and data analytics skills.
• Willingness to travel to sites.
• Familiarity with OHS and environmental regs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify PFDs and P&IDs for investments or capacity expansions.
• Plan and report ore characterization and metallurgical test work.
• Prepare specs for main process equipment and lead equipment selection.
• Conduct site visits to ensure field design implementation.
• Provide hands-on field leadership during installation, commissioning and ramp-up.
• Coordinate field technical service with the central engineering group.
• Monitor plant KPIs and analyze bottlenecks, recovery, and reagent use.
• Verify metallurgical accounting and perform loss analyses.
• Design and implement continuous improvement projects to cut costs.
• Lead root cause analyses for bottlenecks and wear.
• Develop action plans for plant-specific technical problems and track field results.

Skills

Process design

Plant optimization

Technical service

KPI tracking

Data analytics

Field adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining or Mineral Processing Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Lidya Madencilik seeks a Technical Services Manager to lead process design, plant optimization, and technical service activities across mining and processing operations. The role requires strong experience in mineral processing, PFDs/P&IDs, and metallurgical test work.

The candidate will drive feasibility studies, supervise field deployments, ensure safety/compliance, and push continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve recoveries. Travel to project sites will be required.