GateSource HR is partnering with a confidential client looking for a Senior Process Consultant – Mineral Processing to support on-site diagnostics, troubleshooting, and performance improvement initiatives across the Americas.
The Opportunity
This role is well suited to a hands-on mineral processing professional who enjoys working directly in operating plants. You will support structured diagnostics, sampling campaigns, operator training, and the delivery of practical improvements alongside senior consultants and global technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Execute structured plant reviews and flowsheet performance assessments
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Support on-site troubleshooting and improvement workstreams
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Plan, execute, and interpret plant sampling campaigns
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Convert technical findings into actionable, plant-ready recommendations
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Support technical workshops and operator training sessions
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Coordinate testwork sampling and laboratory programs
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Liaise with engineering teams for formal studies and scoping work
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Contribute to high-quality customer-facing technical reports
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Maintain strong safety standards and site compliance
Requirements
Required Experience & Qualifications
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5+ years in mineral processing, metallurgy, or plant operations support
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Exposure to gravimetric circuits (required for certain sites)
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Strong on-site plant experience with operator engagement
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Ability to work with imperfect plant data and still deliver sound decisions
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Strong written and spoken English
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Willingness to travel extensively across the Americas
Nice-to-Have Skills
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Experience with spirals, jigs, shaking tables, or DMS
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Exposure to magnetic separation and/or flotation
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Strong mass balance and data reconciliation capability
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Experience delivering operator training or technical coaching
Why Consider This Role
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Multi-site exposure across commodities and operating environments
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Strong technical support network
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Clear development path toward senior and principal consulting roles
