Descrição da Empresa
Uma das maiores minas de zinco e cobre da Europa Localizada na região do Alentejo, no sul de Portugal, a Boliden Somincor é uma mina subterrânea que produz principalmente cobre, zinco, chumbo e prata. A unidade de processamento é composta por dois concentradores distintos: um para o cobre e outro para o zinco. A Boliden Somincor faz parte da Faixa Piritosa Ibérica, que se estende pelo sul de Espanha até Portugal, e o depósito de minérios de sulfuretos maciços da Somincor foi descoberto em 1977. A exploração mineira teve início em 1988, com a produção de cobre a começar no ano seguinte. Atualmente, a unidade está altamente automatizada e recorre a vários métodos de exploração. A Boliden Somincor beneficia de boas ligações de transporte, com acessos à rede nacional de estradas, ligação própria à rede ferroviária portuguesa e ao porto de Setúbal.
Descrição da Função
We are seeking a Process Engineer to support the zinc and copper concentrators at the processing plants at Boliden Somincor. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the engineer will provide hands-on operational support, optimize metallurgical performance and drive sustainable improvements in production and recovery. A core part of this role is to rigorously monitor and interpret process performance, connecting plant results to operational conditions and process mineralogy to drive operational changes and production improvements. Key Responsibilities Localização
Diagnose and troubleshoot metallurgical process issues affecting throughput, recovery, selectivity and concentrate quality.
Support shift supervisors and operators with clear, practical recommendations.
Systematically analyze process performance and diagnose recovery and selectivity issues by correlating key recovery drivers, applying fast mitigations where practical and identifying when deeper technical study is required for durable improvement.
Provide process input to other departments including maintenance, instrumentation/automation, projects, environmental, and budget planning.
Plan, execute and interpret plant surveys and laboratory or pilot testwork to diagnose performance drivers, identify bottlenecks, and define improvement opportunities.
Define scope and technical requirements for process modifications, develop improvement plans, prepare supporting business cases and drive improvement projects from concept through implementation. Perfil
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mineral Processing.
Experience in base metal flotation operations (zinc, copper, or similar). Experience with complex, pyrite-rich polymetallic ore systems is a significant advantage.
Demonstrated ability to analyze process data (plant data, lab testwork, surveys) and translate findings into practical recommendations and improvement actions.
Experience participating in or leading process improvement projects.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects in parallel and to deliver on deadlines.
Excellent written and spoken English, and ability to communicate clearly and practically with operators. Portuguese fluency or strong working competency is highly beneficial.
Strong focus on safety and a disciplined approach to risk assessment and change management.
Castro Verde, Portugal