Mining Process Engineer

Ascendancy Recruiting • Moab, UT

5d

About The Position

The Mining Process Engineer will play an instrumental role in the organization, driving continuous and operational excellence from brine extraction to finished product. The engineer will work alongside operational groups to solve problems and make an impact in daily operations.

This is a hands-on, field-based role involving process and quality troubleshooting, collaboration with operations and pond teams, and coordination of cavern, pond, and plant operations to meet production and quality targets. The role also focuses on optimizing flotation, dewatering, and material handling processes; leading improvement initiatives and capital projects; and supporting forecasting, data analysis, and continuous improvement while maintaining clear operating standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or mining engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in a mining or chemical processing operation.
• Ability to work independently while remaining humble and coachable.
• Ability to balance intellectual design with hands-on field execution.
• Comfort working between a climate-controlled office and industrial field locations.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to generate solutions using sound judgment.
• Ability to effectively gather, synthesize, analyze, and present environmental information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire confidence and trust as a competent team player.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot process and quality issues in a hands-on, field-based environment.
• Partner with operations and pond teams to stabilize plant performance and manage brine systems.
• Align cavern, pond, and plant operations to meet production and quality targets.
• Optimize flotation, dewatering, and material handling processes to improve recovery and throughput.
• Lead improvement initiatives and capital projects, ensuring results are sustained in the field.
• Support forecasting, data analysis, and continuous improvement while maintaining clear operating standards.
• Gather, synthesize, analyze, and present environmental information to internal and external stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time