# Extractive Metallurgist at Mariana Minerals

- Company: Mariana Minerals
- What the company does: Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company focused on supplying the minerals critical to modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. Backed by Khosla and a16z.
- Company website: https://marianaminerals.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Moab, UT
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $80K to $110K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-17
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/marianaminerals/8e0b7b11-f1f1-43fa-adae-d51c5417f2ab
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/mariana-minerals-extractive-metallurgist/

## About the role

We are seeking an Extractive Metallurgist to join our growing technical team in Moab, UT. This role will play a critical part in the development, optimization, and scale-up of mineral processing systems for Mariana’s global operations. The ideal candidate brings strong process engineering and metallurgical expertise, ideally in zinc or copper, and thrives in fast-paced, startup environments where independence, creativity, and problem solving are essential.

## What they're looking for

- Background in industrial technology or product development
- Experience collaborating with machine learning engineers or data scientists
- Exposure to digitized process monitoring and automation systems

Tags: Engineering