Chemical/Process Engineer

AI-powered mineral exploration company developing models and novel sensors for discovering high-quality mineral deposits
$120,000 - $200,000
Data
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Chemical/Process Engineer

KoBold Metals is revolutionizing the mining industry through AI-powered mineral exploration. As the largest independent mineral exploration company and exploration technology developer, KoBold has successfully discovered high-quality copper deposits using significantly less capital than industry standards. The company builds AI models and deploys novel sensors to guide exploration programs, combining expertise from both technology and geology sectors.

As a Chemical/Process Engineer at KoBold, you'll play a crucial role in evaluating and implementing mineral processing technologies. You'll work at the intersection of traditional mining processes and innovative solutions, focusing on everything from ore processing to final metal product refinement. The role involves modeling complex processes, conducting technical evaluations, and collaborating with metallurgy and commercial teams to optimize processing methods.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in chemical process engineering, with experience in scaling processes from laboratory to production environments. You'll need to be comfortable with technical modeling, experimental design, and cross-functional collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact the future of sustainable metal extraction for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and data centers.

KoBold offers a remote-first work environment and welcomes candidates from across the United States and Canada. The company maintains a strong commitment to equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company that's making significant strides in sustainable resource discovery and extraction.

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Responsibilities For Chemical/Process Engineer

  • Identify and evaluate emerging mineral processing technologies for KoBold ore
  • Develop technoeconomic models from first principles
  • Model and simulate process flows from mine to product
  • Help develop proprietary process modeling tools
  • Build partnerships and contract with vendors
  • Design and evaluate lab test results
  • Present to and collaborate with external partners

Requirements For Chemical/Process Engineer

Python
  • Advanced degree in physical sciences or engineering
  • Post-degree work experience as chemist, chemical or process engineer
  • Track record of scaling chemical processes from bench to production
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience with first principle thinking and technoeconomic modeling
  • Experience with laboratory analytical and process control methods
  • Experience with experimental design and analysis
  • Must be authorized to work in United States or Canada

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