Extractive Metallurgist

Moab, UTfull time

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$80k–$90k

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Marianaminerals Extractive Metallurgist at Mariana Minerals responsible for developing and optimizing mineral processing systems. Collaborate with operations, engineers, and data scientists to improve efficiency and scale mineral processing projects.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an Extractive Metallurgist to join our growing technical team in Moab, UT. This role will play a critical part in the development, optimization, and scale-up of mineral processing systems for Mariana’s global operations. The ideal candidate brings strong process engineering and metallurgical expertise, ideally in zinc or copper, and thrives in fast-paced, startup environments where independence, creativity, and problem solving are essential.
You’ll work closely with operations, engineers, machine learning experts, and data scientists to develop innovative solutions that improve efficiency, recovery, and throughput across our projects.
Design, test, and optimize mineral processing flowsheets for new and existing projects.
Lead laboratory, pilot-scale, and plant trials for process validation and improvement.
Analyze metallurgical data to improve recovery, efficiency, and cost performance.
Collaborate with engineering teams on process design and scale-up.
Partner with data scientists and ML engineers to integrate advanced analytics and predictive models into process optimization.
Support commissioning and ramp-up of new facilities, with significant travel to sites.
Contribute to Mariana’s culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and safety.
What You'll Bring
Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering.
Hands-on mineral processing experience (zinc or copper preferred, broader base considered).

Qualification

Degree in MetallurgyStrong problem-solving skillsEveryone Gets Home SafeExtreme OwnershipEngineer Out RequirementsShare Your Legos

Required

Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering
Hands-on mineral processing experience (zinc or copper preferred)
Proven ability to work independently in dynamic environments
Strong problem-solving skills
Experience working in startup or entrepreneurial settings

Preferred

Background in industrial technology or product development.
Experience collaborating with machine learning engineers or data scientists.
Exposure to digitized process monitoring and automation systems.
Our culture is built on three principles:
Everyone Gets Home Safe. We never put speed or cost ahead of people.
Extreme Ownership. We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.
Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate. We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.
Share Your Legos. We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.