518.3746094 - SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER

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Job Summary: An engineering professional to plan and optimize iron ore beneficiation processes, working on innovation and continuous improvement projects. Key Highlights: 1. Work on innovation projects to improve performance and sustainability. 2. Collaborate with universities and research centers. 3. A culture grounded in integrity, ethics, and technical excellence. **\#JoinMCA** Since 2002, MCA has consolidated its position as a leader in Consulting, Auditing, and Project Management. For the second consecutive year, we have been recognized by the magazine 'O Empreiteiro' as the top company in the Projects and Consulting category across the state of Minas Gerais, and we proudly rank fourth nationally. Our approach combines engineering, management, and human talent to develop creative and impactful solutions. Furthermore, we maintain our commitment to quality and innovation, evidenced by our ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. **Who We Are:** We cultivate a culture grounded in integrity, ethics, and technical excellence. We operate transparently, facing crises with resilience and innovation. Our mission is to deliver consulting engineering, project management, audits, and inspections—positively impacting people and businesses. **What We Value:** Join a team that values well-being, joy, and work-life balance. We seek committed professionals who value collaboration, interaction, and continuous learning. At MCA, we work collaboratively, and everyone cheers each other on. **Our Presence:** Present across Brazil, we employ over 2,000 people and serve sectors including Mining, Steelmaking, Infrastructure, and others. We are building a sustainable and impactful future. **Join the MCA Team:** If you seek a welcoming environment that respects differences, fosters personal growth, and relentlessly pursues innovation, \#JoinMCA. Join the team that transforms challenges into opportunities. At MCA, we build the future together. Come be part of this community! **Your main responsibilities will include:** * Planning, developing, and optimizing iron ore beneficiation processes over medium- and long-term horizons—from project conception through implementation; * Interfacing with engineering, operations, maintenance, production planning, geology, mining planning, and R&D departments—and actively participating in technical feasibility studies and innovative technology development; * Developing and reviewing process flow diagrams, mass balances, and technical specifications; * Defining design criteria, equipment sizing, and process requirements; * Participating in feasibility studies (conceptual, pre-detailed, and detailed); * Conducting laboratory, pilot-scale, and industrial-scale tests to support engineering decisions; * Monitoring commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up of new plants and modifications; * Developing and validating process simulation models (e.g., Usimpac, MetSim, JKSimmet, etc.); * Performing comparative operational scenario analyses and proposing optimizations; * Simulating plant performance and developing supply plans aligned with ROM quality; * Supporting long-term planning through capacity and bottleneck analyses; * Working on innovation projects targeting performance improvement, energy efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability; * Conducting experimental studies involving crushing, flotation, magnetic separation, classification, comminution, and filtration; * Collaborating with universities, research centers, and technology suppliers; * Preparing technical reports and presenting results; * Monitoring and diagnosing technical issues in chronic beneficiation stages; * Proposing continuous improvement actions and solutions for chronic process problems; * Training teams on beneficiation fundamentals and best practices; * Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards; * Participating in process audits and inspections; * Contributing to standardization of KPIs, procedures, and process engineering methodologies; **For this position, we expect you to have:** * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and/or Production Engineering and/or related fields; * Greenfield and brownfield project experience is desirable; * Experience with process and production simulations is desirable; * Experience in Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D) is desirable; * Knowledge of or experience with ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems (EMS) is desirable. So, are you ready to embark on this journey?! Come join our amazing team at MCA!