Ingeniero/a de Procesos Mineros Senior

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Paid time off and holidays

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mineral Process Engineer to join a global mining leader in Mexico City. The role is hybrid, with responsibilities spanning optimization, technology development, and project leadership to maximize mineral recovery and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in mineral processing, with expertise in metallurgy, comminution, flotation, and process modeling, plus strong data analysis and cross‑disciplinary collaboration under a hybrid work model.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of progressive experience in mineral processing operations and design.
• Expertise in comminution, flotation, gravity separation and leaching.
• Strong data analysis and statistical process control skills.

Aufgaben

• Optimize existing mineral processing circuits to improve recovery and throughput.
• Design and develop new processing plants and flowsheets from concept to detail.
• Conduct metallurgical test work, laboratory analysis and pilot plant trials.
• Troubleshoot operations and implement corrective actions in plants.
• Evaluate new processing technologies and equipment; develop process models.

Kenntnisse

Metallurgy

Comminution

Flotation

Gravity separation

Leaching

Data analysis

Statistical process control

Project management

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing/Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

MetSIM

JKSimMet

Outotec HSC Chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in the mining industry, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mineral Process Engineer to join their team in Mexico City, Mexico . This hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical projects while enjoying a flexible work arrangement. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing mineral processing operations, developing new processing technologies, and ensuring efficient and sustainable resource extraction. We are looking for an analytical and innovative individual with a strong background in metallurgy, comminution, flotation, and other relevant processing techniques. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence and maximizing the recovery of valuable minerals.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize existing mineral processing circuits to improve recovery, reduce costs, and enhance throughput.
• Design and develop new mineral processing plants and flowsheets, from conceptual to detailed engineering stages.
• Conduct metallurgical test work, laboratory analysis, and pilot plant trials.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions in processing plants.
• Evaluate and recommend new processing technologies and equipment.
• Develop and maintain process models and simulations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainable processing practices.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to operations teams.
• Collaborate with geology, mining, and engineering departments to ensure integrated project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in mineral processing operations and design.
• Proven expertise in comminution (crushing and grinding), flotation, gravity separation, and leaching.
• Strong understanding of process simulation software (e.g., MetSIM, JKSimMet, Outotec HSC Chemistry).
• Experience with data analysis and statistical process control.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to operational sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and attending industry conferences.
• Flexible hybrid work model based in Mexico City .
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects with a global impact in the mining sector.