Senior Project Engineer — Mining & Processing (Dual-Site)

Genuine Search Group; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital execution and process engineering across two mining and specialty minerals facilities. You will own projects from concept through procurement, installation, commissioning, and ramp-up, with cradle-to-grave accountability and a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

The role requires coordinating with Plant Managers and Metallurgy teams, traveling up to 50% between sites, delivering lean improvements, and ensuring MSHA/OSHA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering.
• 5+ years of project engineering experience in mining, mineral processing, or manufacturing operations.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% between sites.
• Ability to manage multi-discipline projects autonomously.
• Hands-on mineral flowsheet development and mass-energy balances; CAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End CapEx Execution: Lead multiple capital engineering projects concurrently across two sites, managing scoping, budget approval, engineering design, installation, and handoff.
• Mineral Processing Optimization: Design, spec, and optimize heavy industrial equipment and circuits.
• Dual-Site Operations & Travel: Split site presence ~50% travel between two facilities, collaborating with Plant Managers and Metallurgy teams.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence: Lead RCA and Lean Six Sigma initiatives to boost yield and OEE.
• Contractor & OEM Management: Oversee EPC/EPCM firms, OEMs, and contractors during construction and commissioning.
• EHS & MSHA/OSHA Alignment: Ensure designs and on-site work adhere to safety standards and permitting requirements.

Skills

Mineral processing

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Mass-energy balances

PDP review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining, Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Genuine Search Group seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital execution and process engineering across two mining and specialty minerals facilities. You will own projects from concept through procurement, installation, commissioning, and ramp-up, with cradle-to-grave accountability and a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

The role requires coordinating with Plant Managers and Metallurgy teams, traveling up to 50% between sites, delivering lean improvements, and ensuring MSHA/OSHA