MINERAL PROCESSING ENGINEER II

Description

Job Summary: Monitor and control mineral processing operations, develop operational procedures and technical reports, and coordinate studies for continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Monitoring and control of mineral processing operations. 2. Development of operational procedures and technical reports. 3. Coordination of tests to improve recovery and reduce costs. We are ERO, a mining company born in the heart of Brazil and grown by delivering strength and energy to the world — strength that drives productive sectors and contributes to the development of diverse regions. Since 1979, when it began operations at the Caraíba unit, the company has consolidated its presence in Brazil’s mining sector, expanding to the gold mine in Xavantina and advancing implementation of the Tucumã unit — recognized as one of the country’s leading copper production hubs. Our growth is driven by exploration expertise, enabling us to extend the operational life of our mines and advance new projects such as the Furnas Project in Pará. Our approach to mining is guided by strong values: Care, Courage, Honesty, Collaboration, and Excellence. These principles lie at the core of everything we do — from the mine floor to strategic decisions. They also guide how we support the growth of every individual at ERO. Our goal is clear: to become Brazil’s best mining company — and we know this is possible only by investing in the people who build this future with us, every day. **Do you identify with this?** We are seeking a **Mineral Processing Engineer II**, responsible for monitoring crushing, grinding, gravity separation, flotation, leaching, electrowinning, and smelting activities; performing mass balances; developing operational procedures; supervising laboratory-scale process tests; preparing and presenting technical reports, operational controls, and operational failure analyses; coordinating tests while ensuring compliance with international standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. **Work Location:** Nova Xavantina \- Mato Grosso **Employment Type:** Permanent, CLT \| On-site **Management:** GEBEN (for internal use) **Grow with us!** \#SomosEro \#TrabalheConosco \#Oportunidade ERO does not charge any fees for participation in its recruitment and selection stages. All applications must be submitted exclusively through our official channels. **Responsibilities and Duties** **Responsibilities and Duties** * Monitor and control crushing, grinding, gravity separation, intensive leaching, flotation, CIL, elution, and electrowinning processes, identifying and correcting process deviations; * Develop operational procedures and supervise laboratory-scale process tests conducted by the team (grinding, gravity separation, flotation, etc.); * Prepare and present technical reports, operational controls, and operational failure analyses across process stages; * Conduct and critically analyze inventory and mass balance of the mineral processing plant, ensuring data accuracy and performing critical analysis of results to seek improvements; * Analyze the production process based on statistical analysis to identify opportunities for performance improvement (productivity, recovery, etc.); * Coordinate laboratory- and industrial-scale studies and tests aimed at improving recovery across various stages and/or reducing costs. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Prerequisites and Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, with active registration in the respective professional council; * Postgraduate specialization in mineral processing or metallurgy is desirable; * Driver’s license category B; * Intermediate/advanced English proficiency is desirable; * Practical knowledge and experience in gold mineral processing plants and process laboratories; * Proficiency in Minitab and Power BI, and Lean Six Sigma certification will be considered differentiating factors; * Strong interpersonal skills; * Strong commitment to teamwork; * Willingness to reside in the interior of Mato Grosso \- MT. **Additional Information** * Competitive salary * Profit-sharing program (PLR) * Private pension plan * Health insurance * Dental assistance * Life insurance * On-site meals (at operational units) * Meal allowance (at offices) * Food allowance * Transportation * Quality-of-life program * Gympass – Wellhub * Extended maternity and paternity leave (Corporate Citizen Program) * Club membership benefits — may vary by location * Eyeglass purchase assistance for family members #### **We are ERO, one of Brazil’s leading copper and gold producers.** **We belong to a global group headquartered in Canada with a strong presence in Brazil. We operate two copper mines: Caraíba in Bahia and Tucumã in Pará. Additionally, our Xavantina gold mine is located in Mato Grosso.** #### **Our growth is driven by exploration expertise, helping us extend the operational life of our mines and advance new projects, such as the Furnas Project in Pará.** #### **In all we do, our mission is clear:** **to responsibly produce the essential minerals needed for a better future.** #### **We deeply care about the well-being of our people and communities, knowing that caring for one another is one of our greatest values. Beyond Care, we value and cultivate Courage — the courage to innovate, evolve, and face the challenges ahead.** #### **We are ERO: a company that unites our Brazilian operations with global expertise and diverse perspectives. Together, we are growing ever stronger, working toward our vision of becoming Brazil’s best mining company.** #### **Join this story!**