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Extractive Metallurgist

Mariana Minerals· Engineering
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Moab, UT$100k - $160kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Extractive Metallurgist role in Moab, UT focusing on design, optimization, and scale-up of mineral processing systems with collaboration across operations, engineering, data science, and ML teams. Startup environment emphasizing independence, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Design, test, and optimize mineral processing flowsheets for new and existing projects.
  • Lead laboratory, pilot-scale, and plant trials for process validation and improvement.
  • Analyze metallurgical data to improve recovery, efficiency, and cost performance.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on process design and scale-up.
  • Partner with data scientists and ML engineers to integrate advanced analytics and predictive models into process optimization.
  • Support commissioning and ramp-up of new facilities, with significant travel to sites.
  • Contribute to Mariana’s culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and safety.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering.
  • Hands-on mineral processing experience (zinc or copper preferred, broader base considered).
  • Proven ability to work independently in dynamic environments, with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working in startup or entrepreneurial settings.

Skills

Required:Mineral processingProcess design and optimizationLaboratory, pilot-scale, and plant trial leadership
Nice to have:Data analysis and collaboration with ML/data scientists
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Mariana Minerals

We to the Future of Minerals, verify the mineral supply chain.

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company focused on supplying the minerals critical to modern energy, AI, and defense technologies.

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