Process Engineer

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.
At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.
**Job posting end date**: 09/26/2025
Process Engineer - Dewatering (Process Performance, Product Technical Support, Beneficiation, Dewatering and Hydrometallurgy Services BL)
We are now looking for a Process Engineer to join our global Process Performance team in Beneficiations, Dewatering and Hydrometallurgy Services BL. In this role your task is to provide high technical expertise, on-site support tasks and enable Market Area front line development and sales for the Dewatering technology area.
As a Process Engineer your main tasks and responsibilities are:
Participation and operation of Metso’s dewatering (thickening and filter) and flotation laboratory and pilot scale test work in full plant environments
Assist in the determination of process guarantees with supervision
Assessing existing site installations and identifying customer needs, bottlenecks, optimization potential, causes of process issues and scoping required modifications and solutions
Preparation of internal and external reports that are ultimately provided to clients
Co-authoring technical and conference papers and presentations
Assist Metallurgists, Project Managers, Sales and Technical Support with the management of projects and eventual sales of dewatering and flotation equipment
Assist engineers on overall designs and design changes to dewatering and flotation equipment.
Participate in R&D and trials for verification of new concepts
Compile and analyse metallurgical and process data.
Assist in the scheduling and preparation of metallurgical test work for dewatering and flotation products in the BDH catalogue
Travel to multiple mine sites around North and South America with the potential for global travel
Involved in commissioning and optimization of full-scaled dewatering and flotation equipment.
Providing input to Technical Documentation
Assist in training of customer operators and metallurgists around Metso dewatering and flotation equipment
Ensure proper fulfilment of all QEHS rules and regulations
Acting as a link between with BL and Market areas
Gain valuable knowledge and experience on other mineral processing equipment and software within the Metso Portfolio.
**To be successful in this role we hope that you will have**:
Bachelor’s degree in minerals processing/chemical engineering/metallurgy or similar
2-5 years of previous working experience in a minerals related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Previous experience in dewatering and flotation process of mineral processing, specifically including laboratory and pilot scale dewatering and flotation test work
Ability to work well with others and independently.
Fluent in English and Spanish
Time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
To be willing to travel for both short
- and long-term assignments, often in remote areas. Expected travel up to 60% of working year.
To be willing to meet our customers and other stakeholders around the globe.
Unplanned extended hours and/or days may be required from time to time.
Customer focus with service minded attitude.
Good analytic and problem-solving skills.
Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
We are offering a challenging and rewarding role in one of the most profitable business lines with truly industry leading technologies and services. Combined with your high-level expertise and ‘can-do’- attitude, this role provides an excellent opportunity to truly make a difference.
More information please contact Michelle Ball - Senior Manager, Process Performance
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Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.
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