Application Specialist Mineral Processing

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Applications Specialist – Mineral Processing

Location: Morocco
Travel: Up to 50%

Solenis is seeking an experienced Applications Specialist to support the growth of our mining solutions portfolio across Morocco and the wider region. This customer-facing technical role will focus on key mining segments including Gold, Silver, Copper, Nickel, and Phosphate Rock, providing hands-on application expertise and technical support to customers and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical application support to customers, sales teams, and partners throughout the sales process.
• Conduct on-site technical evaluations, product trials, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation.
• Support the development, validation, and commercialisation of new and existing mining solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, trial proposals, and customer recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Business Development, R&D, and Equipment teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Technical Focus Areas

• Solid-liquid separation
• Tailings dewatering
• Thickening and filtration
• Process water treatment and conditioning
• Scale inhibition
• Defoamers
• Grinding aids
• Filter aids

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in mining, mineral processing, or related industries.
• Strong expertise in solid-liquid separation and process water treatment.
• Experience with mining and heavy industry chemical treatment applications.
• Knowledge of utilities water treatment systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role.
• Willingness to travel extensively across customer sites.

Ready to Make an Impact? We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of background or experience. At Solenis, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.