Raw Material Performance Engineer

Requirements

Support global mineral processing and quarry operations through technical expertise, process optimization, and innovation

Work closely with operations, geology, mining, and engineering teams to improve plant performance, evaluate mineral deposits, and implement new processing technologies

Support the commissioning, optimization, and troubleshooting of mineral processing plants

Conduct process audits and identify opportunities for operational improvement

Evaluate new technologies and developing business cases for process enhancements

Manage laboratory and pilot-scale testing programs and collaborating with external partners

Support technical and R&D projects across the organization

Qualifications

Master's degree in Mineral Processing, Mining Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in mineral processing, mining, or process engineering; experience in plant commissioning and optimization is a plus

Strong understanding of mineral processing technologies, including crushing, screening, sorting, and separation processes

Fluent in English, any additional language is an advantage

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in international teams

Self-driven, collaborative, and capable of managing projects independently

Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis

Contact: Daniel Bolliger, HR Business Partner

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries.

When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose.

Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.

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