Technology Engineer – Mining​/Mineral Processing

Technology Engineer – Mining / Mineral Processing

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Weir welcomes applications from qualified candidates in any country where we operate and maintain a legal entity. While we encourage global interest, final decisions regarding role location and placement will be made based on business needs, operational feasibility, and applicable local employment regulations. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.

Purpose of Role: Step into a pivotal role where your expertise will help shape the future of mining and mineral processing technology. You’ll be at the forefront of identifying and assessing breakthrough solutions that drive smarter, safer, and more sustainable technology across the industry. This is your chance to influence Weir’s global innovation agenda, collaborate with world‑class teams, and make a lasting impact on how essential resources are extracted and processed.

What we offer: At Weir, we provide a fair and attractive reward with a competitive benefits package. Through our ‘We are Weir’ framework, we focus on the importance of our people and the contribution they make to our organisation.

• Health & Wellbeing – Global Health and Wellness framework covering Culture & Leadership, Safety & Environmental, Mental, Physical, Digital, and Financial Wellbeing.
• Grow your Own Way – No set path; support and freedom to tailor‑make your own career and do the best work of your lives.
• Be You and Belong – Welcoming, inclusive place where everyone’s contribution is recognised and employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technology Scouting – Identify and evaluate emerging technologies in mineral processing and mining, assessing their relevance and potential impact on Weir’s products and processes.
• Strategic Engagement – Build early relationships with technology companies, start‑ups, and developers to understand how new solutions can address industry challenges and advance Weir’s innovation agenda.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with technology and product leads across Weir to ensure new technologies align with business needs and strategic priorities.
• Technology Advocacy – Present and promote promising technologies to the Weir Technology Excellence Committee.
• Safety First – Demonstrate 100% commitment to zero harm behaviours in support of our world‑class safety culture.

Job Knowledge / Education and

Qualifications:

• Degree (MEng or equivalent) in a relevant technical or commercial discipline; advanced qualifications valued but not essential.
• Proven experience in mine design, mining equipment, or mineral processing and extraction, ideally with hands‑on field exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to build business partnerships in engineering, drive innovation, and make strategic decisions.
• Strong commercial awareness, with a track record of identifying and developing new opportunities.

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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.