ENGENHEIRA(O) DE DESENV PROCESSAMENTO MINERAL ESPECIALISTA
Core
Design, simulate, and optimize mineral processing plants and equipment to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure sustainable operations.
Role type
Senior Process Mineral Engineering Specialist
Builds
Mineral processing plants, equipment, and process simulation models
Domain
Mining and Mineral Processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mineral processing, process simulation (Usimpac, Metsim), mass balance calculations, feasibility studies, bench/pilot/industrial testing, equipment sizing, scenario analysis, experimental design (crushing, flotation, magnetic separation, classification, comminution, filtration), technical reporting, KPI standardization
Preferred skills
Master's or post-grad in Mineral Treatment, English (intermediate), collaboration with research institutions, continuous improvement methodologies
Technologies
Usimpac, MetSim, JKSimmet
Responsibilities
Develop and review process flow diagrams, mass balances, and technical specifications; Define project criteria, equipment sizing, and process requirements; Conduct feasibility studies (conceptual, pre-detailed, detailed); Lead bench, pilot, and industrial tests to support engineering decisions; Monitor implementation, commissioning, and ramp-up of new plants and modifications; Develop and validate process simulation models; Perform comparative operational scenario analysis and propose optimizations; Simulate plant performance and create supply plans based on ROM quality; Support long-term planning with capacity and bottleneck analysis; Lead innovation projects for performance, energy efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability; Conduct experimental studies on crushing, flotation, magnetic separation, classification, comminution, and filtration; Collaborate with universities, research centers, and technology suppliers; Prepare technical reports and present results; Monitor and diagnose technical issues in beneficiation stages; Propose continuous improvement actions and solutions for chronic process problems; Train teams on beneficiation fundamentals and practices; Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards; Participate in process audits and inspections; Contribute to standardization of KPIs, procedures, and process engineering methodologies