Mineral Processing Specialist

Mineral Processing Specialist

Location:

SP Schoolhouse

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Your Impact in This Role :

·         Research process design for existing and new mineral processes taking into account all fields of extractive metallurgy: comminution, sizing, concentration, froth flotation, magnetic and electrostatic separation, and dewatering systems.

·         Assess and recommend the applicability of emerging and established mineral separation technologies, with particular attention to flotation and physico-chemical separation methods.

·         Plan, coordinate, and critically evaluate laboratory-, pilot-, and plant-scale testing programs, including internal and third-party test work.

·         Perform process simulations, calculations, and sensitivity analyses to support process development, optimization, and scale-up.

·         Prepare and reconcile mass and water balances for existing and proposed circuits; conduct process audits and performance reviews.

·         Develop conceptual and preliminary process flowsheets for new or optimized circuits, including selection and specification of key equipment.

·         Provide process engineering support for layouts, drawings, P&IDs, and interfaces with process control and automation systems.

What You Bring to the Table:

· A safety mindset. A safe and healthy work environment is one of the cornerstones of our sustainability strategy. Going for Zero is Sibelco’s worldwide safety improvement program with the objective to eliminate all injuries from our business and it is built on three pillars: safe plants, safe systems, and safe behaviors.

· Having a minimum of a Master’s Degree or Equivalent with a study background in Mineral Processes.

· Ability to motivate people without having the authority over them (ability to lead) and to think out of the box.

· Demonstrate both technical and management skills.

· Have excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits:

· Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental

· 401K with company matching and fixed annual contributions

· Vacation + Paid Holidays

· Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances

· Employee Assistance Program

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process:Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals:Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How to Apply

Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X and Facebook to learn more about life at Sibelco. Submit your application in the Apply option.

Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process:Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals:Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How to Apply

Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X and Facebook to learn more about life at Sibelco. Submit your application in the Apply option.

Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.