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