Mineral Processing Specialist

Your Impact in This Role:

• Research process design for existing and new mineral processes taking into account all fields of extractive metallurgy: comminution, sizing, concentration, froth flotation, magnetic and electrostatic separation, and dewatering systems.
• Assess and recommend the applicability of emerging and established mineral separation technologies, with particular attention to flotation and physico-chemical separation methods.
• Plan, coordinate, and critically evaluate laboratory-, pilot-, and plant-scale testing programs, including internal and third-party test work.
• Perform process simulations, calculations, and sensitivity analyses to support process development, optimization, and scale-up.
• Prepare and reconcile mass and water balances for existing and proposed circuits; conduct process audits and performance reviews.
• Develop conceptual and preliminary process flowsheets for new or optimized circuits, including selection and specification of key equipment.
• Provide process engineering support for layouts, drawings, P&IDs, and interfaces with process control and automation systems.

About the role

Sibelco is a global leader in the sourcing, transformation, and distribution of specialty industrial minerals. Founded over 150 years ago, we power progress across various industries such as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people drives us to make a meaningful impact. We are looking for individuals who share our values and vision, and who are eager to contribute to shaping the future.

Responsibilities

Research process design for existing and new mineral processes taking into account all fields of extractive metallurgy: comminution, sizing, concentration, froth flotation, magnetic and electrostatic separation, and dewatering systems.

Assess and recommend the applicability of emerging and established mineral separation technologies, with particular attention to flotation and physico-chemical separation methods.

Plan, coordinate, and critically evaluate laboratory-, pilot-, and plant-scale testing programs, including internal and third-party test work.

Perform process simulations, calculations, and sensitivity analyses to support process development, optimization, and scale-up.

Prepare and reconcile mass and water balances for existing and proposed circuits; conduct process audits and performance reviews.

Develop conceptual and preliminary process flowsheets for new or optimized circuits, including selection and specification of key equipment.

Provide process engineering support for layouts, drawings, P&IDs, and interfaces with process control and automation systems.

Requirements

A minimum of a Master’s Degree or Equivalent with a study background in Mineral Processes.

Ability to motivate people without having the authority over them (ability to lead) and to think out of the box.

Demonstrate both technical and management skills.

Have excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned.

Skills

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Benefits

Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
401K with company matching and fixed annual contributions
Vacation + Paid Holidays
Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances
Employee Assistance Program

Pay

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Schedule

No specific schedule details provided.