Consultant – Mining Laboratory – INACAL and DICAPI

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a licensed and registered Engineer with experience in implementing and operating metallurgical laboratories for mining, involved in technical, economic, and implementation aspects of laboratory projects. Key Highlights: 1. Proven experience in implementing mining laboratories 2. Expertise in ISO 17025-accredited processes and laboratory start-up 3. Active participation in technical and economic sizing of services **Licensed and registered Engineer** in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical-Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related disciplines linked to metallurgical and mineral laboratories. **Proven experience in:** * Implementation of mining and/or mineral concentrate laboratories accredited by INACAL and DICAPI (MANDATORY) * Laboratories for copper, molybdenum, zinc, or other concentrates (MANDATORY) * Design of sample reception, preparation, and analysis workflows * Specification of crushing, grinding, drying, and analytical equipment * Laboratory operational cost estimation * Definition of technical staffing requirements for laboratories * ISO 17025-accredited processes * Start-up projects for mining laboratories * Laboratory services for mining operations **Responsibilities:** PHASE 1: Technical and Economic Sizing * Review documentation * Assess estimated volumes of copper and molybdenum concentrate samples * Define required laboratory operational capacity * Propose conceptual laboratory layout * Define operational workflow from sample receipt to result issuance * Recommend primary and auxiliary equipment * Define minimum infrastructure requirements * Estimate technical personnel and supervision staffing * Prepare preliminary CAPEX and OPEX cost structure * Propose expected productivity per shift and daily capacity * Identify technical risks and bottlenecks * Prepare technical and economic proposal, supported by the proposals team * Address internal technical queries * Advise on service sizing PHASE 2: Addressing Observations * Prepare additional supporting technical documentation requested by the client after proposal submission * Participate in virtual technical meetings, as required, to defend the offer before the end-user department, representing OCA Global PHASE 3: Implementation (Subject to service award) * Validate purchase or selection of critical equipment * Advise on initial laboratory implementation * Review actual operational workflow versus design * Recommend start-up improvements * Support initial technical commissioning Service Duration: 3 months or longer (intermittent) Location: 100% remote, with occasional visits to Matarani Port Terminal (Tisur) Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (48 hours per week) If you thrive on challenges and wish to join an organization committed to excellence and sustainability, we look forward to welcoming you! If you meet the required profile, apply with us.