Critical Minerals Professionals
Posted 30 Dec 2025
Advertised as “Mid-Senior Critical Minerals Professionals”
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- Expected experience
- 5–12 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyChemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Mining Engineering, Process Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Hire Resolve is assisting mining and processing organizations in hiring experienced critical minerals professionals across the United States. This multi-role opportunity covers operations, processing, projects, reliability/maintenance, and HSE leadership supporting battery materials and strategic minerals value chains. These roles are ideal for mid- to senior-level professionals with progression opportunities into Project Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, and Regional Leadership positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead safe, compliant operations and project delivery in mining-to-processing environments
- Strengthen OSHA/MSHA compliance programs and risk controls aligned to site activities
- Support commissioning, ramp-up, process stabilization, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Optimize processing performance (throughput, yield, impurity control, product quality)
- Build maintenance and reliability programs for new or evolving asset bases
- Drive contractor management, scope control, schedule adherence, and cost discipline
- Implement governance, reporting, and performance dashboards for leadership stakeholders
- Support cross-functional collaboration (engineering, supply chain, ESG, and external partners)
- Coach teams and build operational discipline through standard work and training
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Process Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience for certain leadership roles)
- Typically 5–12+ years in mining, processing, energy/chemicals, or heavy industrial operations—project/ramp-up experience strongly preferred
- Strong safety leadership with practical knowledge of OSHA/MSHA-aligned site requirements
- Familiarity with commissioning/ramp-up, process control concepts, reliability programs, and CMMS tools
- Comfortable working in fast-paced growth environments; on-site readiness and travel flexibility
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development