Technical Services Manager (Minerals Processing Manager)

DISA Tech; Wyoming; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DISA Tech is seeking a Minerals Processing Manager (Technical Services Manager) to lead global technical service activities and mentor a high-performing team in Westminster, Colorado and Casper, Wyoming. The role focuses on testwork planning, lab programs, commissioning, and process engineering services for worldwide mining clients.

The candidate will serve as the final technical authority on data interpretation and reports, manage budgets, and interact directly with clients throughout project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 10+ years in mineral processing with increasing technical responsibility.
• Proven experience designing, managing, and interpreting structured laboratory testwork programs.
• Hands-on field commissioning, optimization, and operational support at commercial-scale facilities.
• Experience in flowsheet development and analysis.
• Supervisory experience including performance management and staff development.
• Experience contributing to technical proposals, project scoping, and pricing support.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Technical Services team based in Westminster, Colorado and Casper, Wyoming.
• Allocate work within the Technical Services team to ensure productivity and timely deliverables.
• Conduct performance reviews and mentor direct reports.
• Review and approve work to ensure quality and adherence to industry standards.
• Develop and implement SOPs for lab and field activities.
• Track work orders, support requests, and project deliverables.
• Manage the Technical Services operating budget and resource planning.
• Coordinate with BD, Engineering, PM, Operations, and R&D to support project delivery.
• Contribute to proposals, testwork programs, and scheduling.

Skills

Supervision

Minerals processing

Testwork management

Commissioning/operational support

Data interpretation

Process engineering analyses

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering/ Mineral Processing Engineering/ Chemical Engineering

Job description

Company Description DISA Tech is an industrial technology company specializing in solutions for minerals processing operations. The organization focuses on delivering reliable technical services that help clients optimize performance, reduce downtime, and improve safety across their facilities. DISA Tech values practical innovation, strong customer partnerships, and hands‑on support in the field. Team members work closely with operators and engineers to implement effective, data‑driven improvements in processing environments.

Job Summary

DISA is seeking a Minerals Processing Manager that is internally called the Technical Services Manager. The Technical Services Manager will lead global technical service activities as a technical expert and supervisory mentor. The successful candidate will have strong skills in supervision, minerals process engineering, testwork management, and commissioning/ operational support for mineral processing operations. Directing a high‑performing team based out of Westminster, Colorado and Casper, Wyoming, the Technical Services Manager will be directly responsible for developing testwork and commissioning plans for lab tests, pilot programs, and commercial deployments while organizing and delivering process engineering services to DISA’s worldwide mining clients. The role serves as the final technical authority for reviewing and approving data interpretation, process engineering analyses, and client‑facing technical reports, spanning testwork results, flowsheet development, and operational optimization studies while ensuring deliverables meet DISA’s quality standards before client presentation. This position requires direct client engagement, with the Technical Services Manager serving as DISA’s primary technical point of contact throughout project execution and report delivery. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic start‑up environment, wearing multiple hats and contributing to many areas of engineering.

Education/ Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
• 10+ years of relevant experience in mineral processing, with demonstrated progression in technical responsibility
• Proven experience designing, managing, and interpreting structured laboratory testwork programs
• Hands‑on experience with field commissioning, optimization, and operational support at commercial‑scale mineral processing facilities
• Experience in mineral processing flowsheet development and analysis
• Supervisory experience including formal performance management, mentorship, and development of engineering staff
• Experience contributing to technical proposals, project scoping, and commercial pricing support

VP of Engineering, unless otherwise designated.

Typical Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a Technical Services team comprised of a Laboratory Testwork team based in Westminster, Colorado and a Field Service Engineering team based in Casper, Wyoming.
• Manage the allocation of work within the Technical Services team, ensuring productivity and timely completion of deliverables.
• Conduct formal performance reviews, establish development goals, and provide ongoing mentorship and career development planning for direct reports.
• Review and approve work performed by the Technical Services team to ensure quality aligns with mining industry standards and DISA requirements.
• Develop, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures for laboratory and field activities.
• Develop and maintain systems to track Work Orders, Support Requests, project deliverables, and resource utilization.
• Manage the Technical Services operating budget, including laboratory costs, field deployment expenses, equipment utilization, and resource planning.
• Coordinate with Business Development, Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and R&D to support project delivery, equipment sales, product development, and business objectives.
• Contribute to proposal development and project scoping, including defining testwork programs, resource requirements, schedules, and technical pricing inputs.
• Manage the development, execution, and interpretation of HPSA laboratory testwork programs conducted at the Westminster laboratory.
• Direct resource staffing, technical planning, execution, and data analysis for pilot programs, commissioning activities, optimization projects, and operational support assignments.
• Lead select laboratory and field activities through direct participation in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts.
• Serve as the final technical authority for reviewing and approving testwork reports, field service reports, business case evaluations, process engineering studies, and technical papers prior to client delivery.
• Serve as DISA’s primary technical point of contact for clients throughout project execution, report delivery, and post‑deployment support.
• Perform process engineering calculations related to equipment sizing, flowsheet development, process optimization, and commercial system proposals.
• Resolve technical and process design challenges associated with new equipment installations and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities for product improvement and support intellectual property development initiatives.
• Coordinate field test initiatives and product validation efforts with the R&D team.
• Support Business Development, Engineering, R&D, and Operations through the analysis and communication of technical data and operational insights.
• Provide regular project, operational, staffing, and budget updates to management.
• Perform domestic and international travel as required to support laboratory activities, pilot programs, commissioning projects, client meetings, and operational support activities.
• Abide by all policies and procedures established by DISA.
• Attend and participate in all required safety trainings.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.