What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer- Metallurgist position at Atlantic Strategic Minerals?
Company Description
At Atlantic Strategic Minerals (ASM), meaningful work starts with a clear mission: strengthening America’s supply chain for critical minerals that power modern life.
We operate the largest Mineral Separation Plant (MSP) in North America, playing a vital role in the domestic supply of rare earth minerals. These materials are essential—and our team ensures they are sourced and processed right here at home. If you’re looking for a career where your work has significance—and where a small team drives real results—Atlantic Strategic Minerals is the place to make your impact.
Come grow with us.
Small Company. Big Impact.
Role Description- Mineral Process Engineer/Metallurgist
Seeking a motivated and technically skilled Engineer to provide metallurgical and process engineering support to our production teams by optimizing process performance, improving plant efficiency, and ensuring safe and sustainable processing practices. The engineer must exercise sound judgment in evaluating problems, coordinating metallurgical/process test work, and provide solutions and feedback to operational personnel/management.
This position hands-on, operational position requires a champion of a strong safety culture and compliance with all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Operational Support
- Provide process engineering support to mining and mineral separation operations to ensure efficient and safe mineral processing
· Monitor daily production data and quality parameters to identify adverse conditions and/or trends and offer suggestions for remedial actions
- Collaborate and engage with Site Managers, Mine Engineers, Geologist, and Plant Personnel to ensure all stakeholders are kept appropriately informed about plant performance and processing requirements
Plant Performance & Optimization
- Monitor and review plant performance, identifying opportunities for improvement including separation equipment setting changes, projects, and/or training programs
- Conduct process audits, surveys, and performance evaluations
- Optimize process systems, including:
- Materials handling systems
- Process water balance
- Physical Separation equipment/circuits, including:
- Magnetic
- Electrostatic
- Gravity/Density
- Contribute to plant design modifications and process improvements
- Promote safe work practices among employees and contractors
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or related fields
- Experience in mineral sands, mining, or heavy industry processing environments preferred
- Strong understanding of mineral processing principles and plant operations
- Experience with process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes
- Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
- Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship
Characteristics
· Work Standards - Posses strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
- Planning & organising - Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
- Teamwork and Co-operation – Must be able to act as an integral part of a cross-functional team, challenging situations but accepting and supporting others’ views and recommendations
- Human Relations – Ability to effectively communication and manage stakeholder engagement. Able to work with people of diverse social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Site Work – Be prepared to travel between sites on an as-needed basis to work on collaborative projects.
- Flexibility – The role will require flexibility, often involving all aspects of Metallurgical test work, process design and engineering.