Plant Engineer

What's Awesome About Our Client?

• Highly visible role where your work directly impacts plant performance, recoveries, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Strong culture of autonomy, collaboration, and low bureaucracy where leadership genuinely wants fresh ideas and fast improvements.
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally between the processing plant and mining operations in a hands-on, plant-focused environment.
• Flexible schedule option after ramp-up period Why This Job - Process Engineer We've partnered with a client to help them find a hands-on Process Engineer who wants to be in the plant solving real operational problems, not sitting behind a desk all day.

This is a newly created role built around optimizing flotation, grinding, and plant performance while leading meaningful improvement projects across the operation. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, process optimization, and seeing immediate results from their work. The team is looking for someone who can work directly alongside operators, maintenance, and leadership to improve recoveries, throughput, and efficiency while helping drive the next phase of operational improvements at the plant. What You'll Actually Do

• Spend significant time in the plant working directly with operators, supervisors, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and improve operations.
• Optimize flotation, grinding, classification, and sizing systems to improve recovery rates and plant performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement practical process improvements that create measurable operational impact.
• Lead small capital improvement projects <$250K from concept through installation and startup.
• Run plant trials, analyze data, and turn findings into actionable process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with mine operations on ore blending, feed strategies, and plant optimization efforts. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 4-8+ years of experience in a plant, manufacturing, industrial, or mineral processing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with a hands-on mindset.
• Someone comfortable working directly in operating facilities and collaborating with experienced plant personnel.
• Process optimization experience within flotation, milling, manufacturing, or industrial operations is highly valued.
• Strong communication and indirect leadership skills with the ability to gain buy-in from operations teams. Where and How Much
• $100-110K DOE + discretionary bonus
• On-site role based in Dillon, MT, relocation assistance available.
• 401K w/ 4% match | PTO + Personal days | Great benefit plan options
• 4/10s or 5/8s schedule option after initial training period

Pay:

$95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person