Senior Process Engineer

DISA Technologies•Westminster, CO

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About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer will develop, test, and optimize DISA’s HPSA technology for minerals processing, tailings remediation, and resource recovery. The role centers on laboratory work that supports process experiments, produces high-quality data, and provides engineering insights for commercialization across multiple market applications. The engineer will collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and strategic partners on research and development, pilot campaigns, and field deployments in a dynamic start-up environment. The position includes managing and mentoring process engineers, working with laboratory managers on testing schedules, equipment maintenance, and safety, and leading laboratory- and pilot-scale experiments. The Senior Process Engineer will develop process engineering deliverables for capital equipment orders, lead internal process engineering R&D initiatives, optimize parameters through data-driven experimental design and statistical analysis, and help translate laboratory findings into scalable field and commercial applications. The role also supports commissioning and troubleshooting of PLC-based systems and other process-control hardware and software; customer engagements and site visits; and continuous improvement in safety, quality, and environmental performance. The role requires occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, extended periods of sitting or standing, repetitive tasks such as typing, and travel of up to 25%. Employees must be able to communicate face-to-face and by phone, with or without reasonable accommodation. DISA provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to the listed protected characteristics.

Requirements

Strong understanding of mineral processing and process engineering principles.
Hands-on experience with laboratory testing methods, instrumentation, and sample analysis.
Knowledge of process design, optimization, and troubleshooting in a laboratory-to-production environment.
Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), data analysis, and experimental design (DOE).
Experience developing and validating process parameters using laboratory-scale testing.
Understanding of safety protocols such as MSHA, OSHA, EPA, or equivalent, and laboratory best practices.
Familiarity with engineering software such as Metsim, JKSimMet, MATLAB, Minitab, AutoCAD, or similar.
Knowledge of scale-up from laboratory or pilot testing to full production processes.
Experience developing PFDs, mass balances, P&IDs, process design criteria, and control philosophy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
Ability to collaborate effectively and support shared goals.
Adaptability in dynamic environments and ability to identify solutions to challenges.
Professionalism, attention to detail, reliability, accountability, and accuracy.
Ability to follow safety protocols and comply with OSHA/MSHA and company safety standards.
Valid U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of process engineers and mentor junior staff.
Collaborate with laboratory managers on testing schedules, equipment maintenance, and safety procedures.
Lead the design and execution of laboratory- and pilot-scale process experiments and present results.
Prepare process engineering deliverables for capital equipment orders, including PFDs, mass balances, process design criteria, P&IDs, and control philosophy.
Lead internal process engineering research and development initiatives.
Develop and optimize process parameters using data-driven experimental design (DOE) and statistical analysis.
Work with cross-functional teams to transition laboratory findings into scalable field and commercial applications.
Provide input to commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of PLC-based systems and other process-control hardware and software.
Structure experimental designs across mineral and waste materials to validate process performance and scalability.
Participate in customer engagements, site visits, and technical presentations to communicate process capabilities and results.
Support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and environmental performance in process-related activities.
Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in minerals processing, remediation, and resource recovery.
Follow DISA policies and procedures, attend required safety training, and assist with tasks required by the direct supervisor.