The posting
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead process optimization and operational excellence initiatives across suspended mineral and wet processing operations.
* Provide process engineering leadership for capital projects, including process design, flowsheet development, equipment specification, commissioning, and performance validation.
* Support scale\-up and industrialization of new products, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
* Analyze operational performance using process data, advanced analytics, and structured problem\-solving methodologies to identify sustainable improvement opportunities.
* Drive digitalization initiatives by implementing modern process monitoring, data analytics, and performance management tools.
* Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Product Development, and R\&D teams worldwide.
* Develop and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and process documentation.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and plant teams.
* Contribute to sustainability initiatives through improved resource utilization, water management, energy efficiency, and process reliability.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
* Precipitation and mineralization processes
* Slurry preparation and handling systems
* Media stirred mills and wet grinding technologies
* Flotation, filtration, thickening, and dewatering
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Minerals Processing, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
* 5\+ years of experience in chemical processing, mineral processing, industrial manufacturing, or related industries.
* Strong understanding of wet processing operations and process scale\-up.
* Experience supporting CAPEX projects and commissioning activities.
* Experience with advanced data analytics, digital process monitoring, process modelling, machine learning applications, simulation software, or advanced process control is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Fluent in English.
* Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%)
CONTACT Daniel Bolliger, HR Business Partner
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