At Eramet, we are convinced that the world needs metals produced by a responsible mining industry.
We are facing the greatest challenge in our history: to make a success of the energy and ecological transition and re-establish the conditions for lasting harmony between man and the Earth.
We share this conviction with our Group's 10,700 employees around the world, who are committed to making Eramet a benchmark in the responsible transformation of the Earth's mineral resources, for the benefit of all.
Join Eramet and become the new face of mining!
Production Engineer W/M
Salta, AR
Eramine Sudamérica SA is a subsidiary of Eramet, a French global mining and metallurgical group. It is located in the Salar Centenario Ratones, 3,800 meters above sea level, in the department of Los Andes, in Salta, Argentina.
Exploration activities started 12 years ago and at the end of 2019 our pilot plant started operating, providing a demonstration of the quality of the final lithium carbonate product, with more than 90% direct extraction efficiency.
Production Engineer
Responsibilities :
The tasks representing the major responsibilities of the position are as follows:
• Process Analysis and Deviation Resolution
- Identify daily production losses and process deviations.
- Perform advanced statistical analyses, such as statistical process control (CPK), to detect trends and variations.
- Collaborate with process engineering teams to propose and implement technical improvements.
• Process Control Management
- Maintain updated mass balances to ensure accurate understanding of production flows.
- Oversee necessary adjustments in control systems to stabilize operations.
- Provide technical support to operators in the control room.
• Coordination and Technical Support
- Act as a technical interface between instrumentation, PLC systems, and the control room for seamless operations.
- Collaborate closely with the Operational Technology (OT) team to resolve critical issues.
- Participate in diagnosing major deviations and coordinate with the CTO or other departments for significant process changes.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Contribute to the update and analysis of the daily dashboard to support informed decision-making.
- Communicate key results and significant deviations to relevant stakeholders.
• Continuous Development
- Actively engage in a rotation program across different process areas to develop expertise and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
About you:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: Previous experience in a technical role within a plant or production site, ideally in process control or optimization.
• Strong knowledge of process control tools and mass balance analysis.
• Proficiency in data analysis and technical problem-solving.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Performance-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish
With operations on five continents and employees from more than 70 different countries, Eramet is an inherently diverse group.
We are convinced that this diversity of talents and skills is an asset and we are actively engaged in recruiting the talented people who will be crucial to our success in the future, regardless of their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin, sexual orientation and beliefs.
We are committed to offering all employees the support and development opportunities they need throughout their careers.