Senior Process Engineer

DISA Tech•Westminster, CO

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 includes substantial laboratory work to support process experiments, generate high-quality technical data, and provide engineering insights that advance 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.

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, data analysis, and experimental design.
Experience developing and validating process parameters using laboratory-scale testing.
Understanding of safety protocols, such as MSHA, OSHA, EPA, or equivalent requirements, 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 and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team and foster positive working relationships.
Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and find solutions to challenges.
Professionalism, attention to detail, reliability, accountability, and accuracy in work deliverables.
Ability to uphold DISA’s values of Dedication, Innovation, Sustainability, and Accelerate Change.
Ability to follow safety protocols and comply with OSHA/MSHA and company safety standards.
Must be a valid U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have 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 experiments and present the 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 and statistical analysis.
Collaborate 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.
Design and execute laboratory and pilot-scale test campaigns, producing robust data sets and comprehensive technical reports.
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.
Abide by DISA policies and procedures and attend and participate in required safety training.
Assist with tasks required by the direct supervisor.