Technical Lead, Mineral Processing

Technical Lead, Mineral Processing

Global top‑3 foreign‑owned mining enterprise | Shanghai

Job Summary

This Technical Lead provides core technical support for mineral‑processing operations and projects. The role conducts production‑plan simulation, geometallurgical analysis, risk & optimization studies, and supports plant start‑up and ramp‑up activities. You monitor process performance, run technical simulations and lab validations, and bridge geology, mine‑planning and plant‑operation teams. You also evaluate new technologies, assist technical‑economic assessments, due‑diligence work and innovation initiatives, and deliver technical support to internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform production‑plan simulation covering mass balance, product quality and tailings‑related analysis

• Collaborate with geology & mine‑planning teams on ROM ore specifications to improve resource utilization

• Conduct risk assessment and process‑optimization studies to boost recovery rate and operational stability

• Offer technical support for plant commissioning, start‑up and ramp‑up phases; monitor process variables and identify improvement opportunities

• Apply geometallurgical methodologies to analyse ore variability for more predictable plant performance

• Run simulation tools, oversee lab testing & industrial trials, and validate technical assumptions

• Support technical due diligence, new‑technology/supplier evaluation and innovation‑driven R&D activities

• Deliver technical inputs for product‑portfolio positioning and project origination assessments

• Work cross‑functionally, document technical findings and ensure consistent application of processing standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred

• 7‑12 years of relevant working experience

• Hands‑on experience in mineral characterization, mass‑balance & process simulation (METSIM, JKSimMet, USIM‑PAC or similar tools); basic statistical analysis capability

• Solid knowledge across the iron‑ore value chain; exposure to technical studies, project support or due‑diligence work is advantageous

• Fluent in both English and Chinese for technical documentation and cross‑cultural communication

• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, good time‑management and cross‑team communication skills; comfortable in multi‑cultural working environment