Weir Minerals
Job Title: Process & Commissioning Engineer
Location: Venlo, Netherlands (preferred) or Baden, Switzerland
Occasional travel for short-term site commissioning assignments.
Purpose of Role:
As part of our growth strategy at Weir, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Process & Commissioning Engineer with a background in process engineering or a related discipline to support the testing, development and commissioning of vertical stirred mills. The role focuses primarily on test work — planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting — while also supporting occasional site-based commissioning activities.
This is a hands-on role requiring a strong understanding of mineral processing and grinding circuits, with emphasis on experimental work, equipment handling, and performance evaluation. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with mill test rigs, coordinating test resources, and contributing to continuous improvement of equipment and processes.
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting, and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way:
Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress, and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong:
Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent, and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test Planning & Coordination: Develop detailed test plans and schedules for vertical stirred mills. Coordinate with the lab team to ensure test resources, materials, and equipment are in place.
- Test Execution: Jointly with an existing Team, perform hands-on test work using mills, tanks, pumps, and instrumentation. Ensure consistent procedures and accurate sampling during test campaigns. Guide and train the Team in terms of Process Engineering principles.
- Data Collection & Analysis: Collect, process, and analyze test data to assess mill performance and process behavior. Use results to assist design improvements and operational recommendations.
- Technical Reporting: Compile comprehensive test reports summarizing findings, observations, and process insights. Present results to internal stakeholders.
- Occasional Site Commissioning: Participate in the commissioning of vertical stirred mills and associated circuits at customer sites as needed. Support process ramp-up and performance validation.
- Inventory Management: Assist in tracking and management of test materials, grinding media, spare parts, and instrumentation at the test center.
- Process Optimization: Contribute to test-based development of process improvements, focusing on energy efficiency, wear resistance, and operational flexibility.
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong foundation in mineral processing and comminution systems, particularly stirred mills.
- Proven experience in test work, including setup, execution, and data analysis.
- Solid mechanical aptitude and familiarity with pumps, tanks, and grinding equipment.
- Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
- Able to work hands-on with test equipment in a lab or pilot plant environment.
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.