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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in mineral processing, including grinding, classification, and slurry transport, while effectively utilizing process modeling software and data analysis to optimize plant performance. Proven ability to lead troubleshooting efforts and deliver training to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mineral Processing ExpertiseProcess Modeling Software ProficiencyData Analysis Skills in ExcelKnelson Concentrator ExperiencePlant Metallurgist Experience
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Hard Skills
Grinding CircuitsClassification CircuitsGravity ConcentrationSlurry TransportMass BalancingPlant Performance MetricsProcess Data InterpretationSurvey PlanningDigital Monitoring PlatformsInstrumentation
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationTraining DeliverySafety Commitment
Tools & Technologies
FLSmidth Proprietary SoftwareJK SimKrebs OSAOnline Analytics SystemsProcess Control Systems
Industry Keywords
Mineral ProcessingMetallurgical EngineeringChemical EngineeringComminution CircuitsHydrocyclonesSlurry PumpsGravity ConcentratorsPlant SurveysPerformance AuditsField Data Validation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Extend the PCV Sales and Site Support teams into deeper mineral processing questions at customer operations
- Serve as the technical process resource for grinding, classification, gravity concentration, and slurry transport circuits
- Diagnose performance issues and recommend operating and equipment changes to improve throughput, recovery, and wear life
- Plan and execute plant surveys and sampling campaigns, including particle size analysis, density and flow measurement, and mass balancing
- Use FLSmidth proprietary software for cyclone simulations, pump sizing, and circuit modeling
- Validate simulation results against field data and share learnings with product line and applications engineering teams
- Support commissioning of new PCV and Knelson installations from a process standpoint
- Lead process-side troubleshooting of cyclone roping, bypass, poor separation, and pump-cyclone mismatch
- Support deployment, configuration, and customer adoption of Krebs OSA and other PCV digital and monitoring products
- Interpret digital tool data and translate it into actionable recommendations for site teams
- Support Knelson gravity concentrator applications, including GRG assessment, circuit design review, performance audits, and optimization
- Identify upgrade and competitor-displacement opportunities with the sales team
- Build technical value cases backed by survey and simulation data
- Support technical proposals and customer presentations
- Deliver process-focused training to plant metallurgists and operators
- Prepare survey, commissioning, and site reports documenting findings and recommendations
- Share field learnings with Site Support, Applications Engineering, and product line teams
- Work on site at mine operations across the assigned region, with frequent travel across Canada
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field
- 3 to 5 years minimum of total experience in mineral processing
- Experience as a plant metallurgist or in a similar operations-facing process role strongly preferred
- Solid working knowledge of comminution circuits, slurry transport, and plant performance metrics
- Experience with gravity concentration circuits; Knelson concentrator experience is a strong asset
- Hands-on experience planning and running plant surveys, sampling, and mass balancing
- Strong data analysis skills in Excel
- Experience with process modeling software such as JK Sim preferred
- Comfort working with process data, instrumentation, and digital monitoring platforms
- Experience with online analytics or process control systems is a plus
- Working understanding of slurry pumps, hydrocyclones, valves, and gravity concentrators from an operational perspective
- Able to work independently and communicate clearly with plant metallurgists, operators, and sales teams
- Comfortable with frequent travel, expected at 50% to 75% across Canada
- Fluency in English is mandatory
- Additional fluency in French preferred
- Comfortable working independently in remote and demanding site environments
- Committed to a safety-first culture on every site
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay with performance-based incentives
- RRSP matching program
- Full health and dental benefits
- Generous time off (vacation, sick leave, flexible start/stop)
- Long-term stability with a company that has been around for 140+ years
- Opportunities for technical training, advancement, and growth
- Development and training within a respected global OEM company
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family
- Dedicated recognition platform to celebrate achievements, share appreciation, and stay connected globally