Process Engineer - Dry Processing

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead process optimization and operational excellence initiatives across dry mineral processing operations to improve efficiency, reliability, throughput, and cost performance.

- Provide process engineering support for CAPEX projects, including process design, flowsheet development, equipment selection, equipment sizing, commissioning, and start-up activities.

- Actively contribute to the development and industrialization of innovative process technologies and new products.

- Analyze plant performance, conduct troubleshooting and root-cause analyses, and implement sustainable process improvements.

- Drive data-driven process optimization using advanced analytics, digital monitoring tools, process modelling, and statistical analysis techniques.

- Collaborate with global teams across Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Sustainability, and R&D to deliver technical solutions.

- Develop and maintain process standards, design guidelines, and best practices while promoting cross-site knowledge sharing.

- Provide technical leadership and coaching to engineers and plant teams.

- Support sustainability initiatives through energy efficiency improvements, emissions reduction, waste minimization, and safe operating practices.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Grinding and comminution

- Air classification and particle size control

- Bulk material handling and conveying systems

- Thermal processing technologies (drying, calcination, combustion systems, heat transfer)

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Minerals Processing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

- 5+ years of experience in process engineering, mineral processing, or industrial manufacturing.

- Strong understanding of dry mineral processing operations and process optimization.

- Experience supporting CAPEX projects from concept development through commissioning.

- Experience with process data analytics, digitalization initiatives, process monitoring systems, simulation tools, statistical analysis, or advanced process control is highly valued.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Fluent in English.

- Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%).

CONTACT
Daniel Bolliger, HR Business Partner