About the job
At Mariana Minerals, we are on a mission to revolutionize refining processes for critical minerals, playing a pivotal role in the global energy transition. We are in search of a dynamic and driven Process Modeling Engineer who will be integral to this endeavor.
In this position, you will take charge of developing, validating, and optimizing heat and material balance models utilizing advanced software such as ASPEN Plus/HYSYS, SysCAD, OLI Studio, or METSIM. You will collaborate closely with R&D, pilot operations, and project execution teams to transform lab and pilot data into robust, scalable process models that are essential for the design of groundbreaking mineral refining facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Create both steady-state and dynamic process models to determine heat and material balances for integrated mineral refinery systems using ASPEN, SysCAD, OLI, or METSIM.
Automate the sizing of equipment and processes (including reactors, heat exchangers, filters, crystallizers, evaporators, and separators) based on model outputs, linking models to datasheets and other engineering tools.
Develop and maintain comprehensive process simulation databases to ensure consistency and traceability among modeling assumptions, test data, and engineering outputs.
Calibrate and reconcile models using operational data from pilot plants to ensure model accuracy and predictive validity.
Conduct optimization studies to enhance energy recovery, recycling strategies, and material efficiency.
Develop dynamic models for validating PLC and DCS programming while assessing buffer sizing throughout the design process.
Integrate process models with CAPEX and OPEX estimation tools to streamline techno-economic model development.
Document modeling methodologies and results, ensuring clear technical communication for design reviews, techno-economic assessments, and regulatory submissions.
