Job Description

• Supports the implementation of safety, collaboration, and culture initiatives in the team environment.
• Contributes to production plan simulations, incorporating mass, quality, and tailings variables to support planning decisions.
• Participates in the application of ROM specifications in coordination with Geology and Mine Planning, contributing to better resource utilization.
• Contributes to risk assessments and optimization studies aimed at improving process reliability and recovery performance within the assigned scope.
• Provides technical support during start-up and ramp-up phases, helping stabilize processes and maintain operational consistency.
• Engages in monitoring and analyzing process variables to support adherence to operational parameters and identify improvement opportunities.
• Supports integration of production plans with geology and mine planning by assessing the impact of ROM characteristics on plant feed.
• Applies geometallurgical concepts to improve understanding of ore variability and support more predictable operational outcomes.
• Collaborates with internal areas to support alignment between operational demands and technical requirements.
• Provides technical support to internal teams and selected partners on topics related to mineral processing.
• Supports alignment between operational needs and engineering solutions within the defined scope.
• Contributes to the development and improvement of simulation tools used in planning and process optimization.
• Ensures technical consistency and reliability through structured laboratory validation and peer review practices.
• Contributes to solutions that improve ore handling performance and reduce operational constraints.
• Supports technical analysis that informs product portfolio decisions and regional positioning discussions.
• Supports technical evaluations in origination activities involving ore, plant, and market fit.
• Analyzes process data and performance trends to improve understanding of plant behavior and support decisions.
• Contributes technical input to assessments and evaluations when required.
• Supports the evaluation of new technologies and suppliers relevant to process improvement.
• Supports industrial testing activities aimed at validating technologies and process changes.
• Contributes to economic and technical evaluation of initiatives, supporting cost analysis and validating technical assumptions to ensure consistency and applicability.
• Contributes to innovation initiatives, supporting applied research and technical development aligned with operational needs.

• Build strong day-to-day relationships with plant operation teams, providing consistent technical support and practical guidance to strengthen credibility and improve routine performance.
• Document technical learnings and ensure consistent application of mineral processing fundamentals to reduce rework and improve execution quality. 
• Ensure technical activities align with established standards and contribute to operational and project objectives.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of predictive models and simulations that support production planning, scenario analysis, and process understanding.
• Support integration of geology, mine planning, and process data to improve understanding of ROM behavior and contribute to more effective resource utilization.
• Identify relevant technical risks and support optimization efforts aimed at improving recovery, quality, and operational stability within the assigned scope.
• Provide technical support during start-up and ramp-up phases, helping stabilize operations and reduce process variability during critical implementation stages.
• Apply geometallurgical concepts and process analysis to improve understanding of ore variability and support more predictable operational outcomes.
• Support evaluation and application of new technologies, suppliers, and improvement ideas that enhance process performance and technical learning.
• Support adoption of safety, risk management, collaboration, and feedback practices that reinforce a healthy technical and team environment.
• Provide technical inputs that connect plant behavior, ore characteristics, and product information to broader business discussions when required.
• Support identification of improvement opportunities through technical observation, comparative analysis, and exposure to good practices.

• Responsible for SSMA and culture by supporting safety and culture initiatives that reinforce collaboration, discipline, and risk awareness in the team environment.
• Responsible for production plan simulation by developing simulations plans and supporting mass, quality, and tailings analysis used in planning.
• Responsible for ROM specifications by applying ROM specifications in coordination with geology and mine planning to improve resource utilization.
• Responsible for risk and optimization studies by supporting technical studies that identify risks and improve process reliability, recovery, and operational performance.
• Responsible for start-up and ramp-up support by supporting start-up and ramp-up activities to improve process stability and reduce operational variability.
• Responsible for process monitoring and performance optimization by monitoring process variables and identifying improvement opportunities to support adherence to operational parameters.
• Responsible for production plan integration by supporting integration between production plans, geology, and mine planning and assessing ROM impacts on plant feed.
• Responsible for geometallurgy application by applying geometallurgical concepts to improve understanding of ore variability and support more predictable operations.
• Responsible for cross-functional integration by collaborating with internal areas to connect operational needs with technical requirements and solutions.
• Responsible for technical expertise provision by providing technical support to teams and partners on topics related to mineral processing performance and improvement.
• Responsible for simulation tools by utilizing tools and software to conduct analyses and propose process optimizations.
• Responsible for lab tests and scale-up by monitoring execution, analyzing results, and supporting the definition of procedures and validation activities for the parameters required to ensure technical consistency and learning.
• Responsible for material handling solutions by supporting material handling solutions that improve continuity and reduce operational constraints.
• Responsible for technical portfolio interface by supporting technical portfolio analysis and providing inputs for product positioning decisions.
• Responsible for origination support by supporting origination evaluations involving ore characteristics, plant capabilities, and market requirements.
• Responsible for process intelligence by analyzing process data and trends to support technical understanding and day-to-day decision-making.
• Responsible for due diligence by supporting technical assessments and due diligence activities when required for projects and opportunities.
• Responsible for innovation and new technologies by supporting evaluation of new technologies and suppliers relevant to process improvement and performance.
• Responsible for industrial testing by supporting industrial testing activities that validate process changes, technologies, and operating assumptions.
• Responsible for economic evaluation, investments, and scaling by supporting economic evaluation of initiatives and ensuring consistency between costs, technical assumptions, and expected outcomes.
• Responsible for innovation, R&D, and strategic partnerships by supporting R&D initiatives, contributing to technical studies, and collaborating with strategic partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering. Master’s degree desirable as a differentiation factor.
• Years of Experience - 7–12 years
• Languages - Fluency in English and Chinese required for technical communication and documentation.
• Mineral characterization - Basic to intermediate experience supporting mineral characterization and interpretation of variability.
• Mass balance / simulation / data reconciliation (METSIM / JKSimMet / USIM PAC / BILCO) - Executes basic analyses and simulations using existing models, simple flowsheets, and initial data reconciliation routines.
• Statistics / DOE / advanced analysis (Minitab / JMP / Design-Expert / STATGRAPHICS - Applies basic statistical analyses and performs simple evaluations of data and experiments.
• Productivity / data analysis / technical communication (Excel / PowerPoint) - Organizes data, performs simple calculations, and prepares clear basic technical presentations.
• Innovation processes - Participation in innovation initiatives and application of new ideas in operational context.
• Due diligence - Exposure to due diligence activities supporting technical assessments.
• Project development - Experience supporting project activities and technical studies.
• Iron ore value chain knowledge - Good understanding of process stages and operational flows.
• International exposure - Limited or initial exposure to international operations or collaboration.

• Prefers structured, task-focused work with attention to detail and consistency
• Relies on data, logic, and established methods to make decisions
• Focuses on concrete data, process details, and technical accuracy
• Communicates objectively and clearly in technical contexts
• Analytical - Data analysis; problem solving; attention to detail
• Discipline; time management; reliability
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong multicultural and multidisciplinary background