Remote Senior Process Engineer: Minerals Processing

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Generous PTO

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Senior Process Engineer specialized in Minerals Processing to support major mineral operations from anywhere in South Africa. You will design, optimize, and troubleshoot mineral processing circuits—crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, and tailings management—delivering measurable improvements.

The role emphasizes advancing process models, data analytics, and simulation tools to boost recovery, efficiency, and cost savings while ensuring environmental compliance

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in mineral processing operations and/or process design, with a strong emphasis on base metals, precious metals, or industrial minerals.
• In-depth knowledge of comminution, solid-liquid separation, and hydrometallurgical/pyrometallurgical processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in process simulation and modeling software specific to mineral processing.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical modeling, and interpretation of plant performance data.
• Strong understanding of mineralogy and its impact on process performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance on design, operation, and optimization of mineral processing plants (crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, tailings management).
• Develop and validate process models using simulation software (HSC Chemistry, JK SimMet, METSIM).
• Analyze process data using statistical methods and advanced analytics to diagnose issues and implement solutions.
• Lead and participate in process reviews, debottlenecking studies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting new process technologies and equipment.
• Provide remote technical support and mentorship to site-based metallurgists and engineers.
• Prepare technical reports, project proposals, and economic evaluations for process improvements.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in mineral processing.

Skills

Mineral processing

Process simulation

Data analytics

Statistical modeling

Project leadership

Education

MS/PhD in Metallurgical or Chemical Eng

Tools

HSC Chemistry

JK SimMet

METSIM

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Senior Process Engineer specialized in Minerals Processing to support major mineral operations from anywhere in South Africa. You will design, optimize, and troubleshoot mineral processing circuits—crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, and tailings management—delivering measurable improvements.

The role emphasizes advancing process models, data analytics, and simulation tools to boost recovery, efficiency, and cost savings while ensuring environmental compliance