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Extractive Metallurgist

100k – 160kMoab, UTHardware EngineeringOnsite
Summary

Develops, tests, and optimizes mineral processing flowsheets for zinc/copper extraction, leading trials and integrating ML analytics for efficiency. Collaborates with engineers and data scientists in a startup environment, supporting facility scale-up with travel.

About the role

What You'll Do

  • Design, test, and optimize mineral processing flowsheets for new and existing projects.
  • Lead laboratory, pilot-scale, and plant trials for process validation and improvement.
  • Analyze metallurgical data to improve recovery, efficiency, and cost performance.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on process design and scale-up.
  • Partner with data scientists and ML engineers to integrate advanced analytics and predictive models into process optimization.
  • Support commissioning and ramp-up of new facilities, with significant travel to sites.
  • Contribute to Mariana’s culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and safety.

What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering.
  • Hands-on mineral processing experience (zinc or copper preferred, broader base considered).
  • Proven ability to work independently in dynamic environments, with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working in startup or entrepreneurial settings.

Desired Qualifications

  • Background in industrial technology or product development.
  • Experience collaborating with machine learning engineers or data scientists.
  • Exposure to digitized process monitoring and automation systems.
Skills
mineral processingmetallurgychemical engineeringprocess engineeringzinc processingcopper processingdata analysismachine learningpredictive modelingautomation systemspilot-scale testingprocess optimization
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