Mining Engineer

*Job Overview* We’re seeking an experienced *Processing Engineer* to optimize mineral processing operations at an established *industrial minerals production facility* The position focuses on improving the efficiency, reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness of silica sand and clay processing operations. Responsibilities include evaluating plant performance, troubleshooting processing challenges, improving product quality, and implementing sustainable process improvements. Working closely with plant operations, maintenance, quality control, laboratory, and management teams, the Processing Engineer will play an important role in increasing production capacity, maximizing material recovery, reducing operating costs, and maintaining consistent product specifications. *Required*

• *Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.*
• Strong technical understanding of industrial processing operations, equipment performance, and process optimization.
• Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to interpret production data and identify operational inefficiencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with plant operations, maintenance, laboratory, and management personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports and operational recommendations.
• Proficiency in interpreting laboratory results, production metrics, and process performance data.
• *Familiarity with industrial safety requirements and willingness to complete applicable MSHA Part 48 training.*

*Preferred*

• *3–7 years of experience* in *mineral processing, mining, industrial manufacturing*, or related process engineering environments.
• *Direct experience with silica sand, clay, aggregates, or comparable mineral processing operations.*
• Hands-on experience with screening, washing, classification, drying, material handling, or similar processing equipment.
• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements that increase recovery, throughput, production quality, or cost efficiency.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with equipment commissioning, capital improvement projects, and industrial maintenance coordination.
• Current MSHA Part 48 training or prior experience working in an MSHA-regulated environment.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance, dust control, and industrial safety programs.

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