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**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 dat