Senior Process Controls Engineer

About Mariana Minerals Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Role Overview Mariana Minerals is looking for a highly motivated Process Controls Engineer to work on building the critical minerals supply chain. As the Process Controls Engineer at Mariana Minerals, you will lead the development and deployment of first-of-its-kind chemical refining processes, while also playing a critical role in the development of software for capital project execution and automated plant optimization. Responsibilities will include leading equipment and plant-wide controls infrastructure and programming scopes from concept through to design, installation, commissioning, ramp, and handover to the operations team, and supporting the buildout of an in-house engineering team. What You’ll Do Develop standards for controls programming Lead equipment scopes from concept and modeling validation, through procurement, engineering, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and ramp Manage external equipment providers, technology licensors, and engineering companies to deliver fully integrated and functional mineral ref [... source excerpt omitted ...] Brownfield equipment modifications and upgrades Greenfield equipment design Evaluation and optimization of operating equipment Experience with the following industries and/or production environments: Industrial manufacturing Large-scale mining or mineral processing Large-scale chemical production processes Engineering, procurement, and construction firms Experience with direct or indirect leadership of engineers and technicians Experience with project management and execution of medium to large scale (>$5M) capital projects Our culture is built on four principles: Everyone Gets Home Safe. We never put speed or cost ahead of people. Extreme Ownership. We take full resp