General Manager – Process Design & Optimization (Minerals)

Job Summary

The incumbent will play a lead technical and advisory role within the consulting and engineering division, providing expertise in mineral processing plant design, optimization, and operational performance improvement. With extensive cross-functional experience in operations, process design, and product marketing, the candidate will support clients in developing efficient, compliant, and commercially viable mineral beneficiation solutions. The position demands a blend of technical depth, analytical skills, and client engagement capability to deliver high-value consulting outcomes across multiple mineral sectors, including rare earths, base metals, and industrial minerals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical consulting and process engineering support across the full project lifecycle — from concept development, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering to commissioning and performance evaluation.
• Conduct process audits, plant evaluations, and diagnostic studies to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational improvement in client facilities.
• Develop and recommend process control strategies, flowsheets, and design modifications to improve recovery, product quality, and overall plant performance.
• Support clients in troubleshooting operational challenges through data-driven analysis, test work interpretation, and on-site process assessments.
• Ensure all engineering designs and recommendations comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, environmental, project management) to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Provide technical inputs for proposals, bids, and presentations, contributing to business development and client relationship management.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, process modelling tools, and automation solutions to drive continuous improvement and innovation in client engagements.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Around 15 years of progressive experience in the mineral processing industry, with exposure to plant operations, process design, and technical sales/marketing.
• Proven expertise in process optimization, flowsheet development, and metallurgical performance evaluation.
• Strong understanding of beneficiation techniques — crushing, grinding, classification, flotation, gravity separation, magnetic separation, leaching, etc.
• Familiarity with process simulation and modelling software (e.g., METSIM, JKSimMet, HSC Chemistry, or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client-facing skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to both engineering and commercial audiences.
• Strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance in engineering design and recommendations.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and lead cross-functional project teams.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical customers.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Travel:

Ability to travel domestically and internationally for customer meetings, site visits, and industry events.