Nurlan Shokobayev
Lead Process Engineer (Projects Department)
Almaty
Summary
Lead Mineral Processing Engineer with over 15 years of international experience in the design, optimization, and project management of mineral processing plants. Proven track record in both greenfield and brownfield projects, from conceptual studies to commissioning and operational ramp-up. Specializes in flotation, hydrometallurgy, comminution circuits, and process flowsheet development. Adept at cross-functional team leadership, CAPEX/OPEX evaluation, and driving performance improvements in complex metallurgical operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lead Process Engineer
KAZ Minerals
01.2025 - Current
Process Engineer (Project Manager), Central Projects Department
KAZ Minerals
12.2019 - 01.2025
- Technical support (processing and cost evaluation) for brownfield projects: providing technical expertise and comprehensive support for the modernization initiatives within the Group's brownfield projects. Led efforts in assessing existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and overseeing the technical aspects of subcontractor engagements, ensuring seamless integration of modernization strategies.
- Supervision of processing design for Koksay greenfield project: overseeing the processing design for the Koksay greenfield copper project at BFS stage.
- Process design and calculations: equipment sizing, mass-balances, PFDs, P&IDs, general layouts etc.
- Project management of brownfield projects (modernization, extension etc.). Managing multifaceted brownfield projects by effectively coordinating project stages from conception to execution.
- Successful completion of Jameson cell (6500/24) project, playing project management role from the design till installation and commissioning stages.
- Managing other projects (flotation cells, thickeners etc.)
Senior Consultant
Mineral Exploration Consultants
05.2014 - 01.2022
- Thorough Reporting: Produced meticulous and well-structured reports that encapsulated the results of metallurgical testing. These reports provided clients with clear and concise information, enabling informed decision-making regarding processing strategies, equipment selection, and resource utilization.
- Technical Communication: Effectively communicated complex metallurgical concepts and findings to clients, regulatory bodies, and interdisciplinary teams. This skill facilitated seamless collaboration and a shared understanding of project goals and outcomes.
Process and Auditing Engineer
FLSmidth
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Sizing and evaluation of equipment for major mineral processing processes.
- Deep understanding of existing market conditions in mining industry across CIS countries.
- Support of existing and ongoing projects in terms of process audit and optimization.
- New products implementation, performing testworks and preparing proposals.
- Performing presentations of how products meets clients needs.
- Searching for new clients.
- Solid knowledge of mineral processing operations and equipment (crushers, screens, conveyors, HPGR, mills, cyclones, flotation, leaching, thickening, filtration etc.).
- Active promotion of bundle package sales for several brownfield/greenfield Projects up to 30 mln.tpa capacity.
Technical Expert
Тране Текникк
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Technical expertise of mineral processing operations.
- Expertise of technology and proposed equipment and performance of feasibility calculations.
- Participation in R&D tests and commissioning of proposed equipment.
- Preparing and participation in presentations/exhibitions etc.
Chief Metallurgist
Palm-ES LLP
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Detailed cost analysis of gold producing plant operation (200 kty).
- Development and implementation of production plans and optimization strategy.
- Participation in development of new brownfield project on recovery of tungsten and by-products.
- Process expertise of mining investment projects.
Commissioning Process Engineer
KAZ Minerals
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Dry commissioning of different mineral processing equipment of 25 Mtpy Plant.
- Verify compliance with commissioning / construction documents by monitoring project progress, onsite commissioning inspections, calculations and placements.
- Setting up required commissioning documentation.
- Construction/installation deficiency reporting and collaboration with contractor's commissioning team.
from Specialist to Senior Manager
JS NAC "Kazatomprom", Intitute of High Technologies, LLP
02.2010 - 04.2015
- R&D project management, research tests planning and control.
- Analysis of technical materials and data.
- Technical and economic assessment of developed technologies.
- R&D report preparation and defense.
Engineer
Kazmekhanobr
11.2007 - 10.2009
- Metallurgical tests organization and implementation. Semi-industrial scale studies of nickel-oxide ore processing. Deep research of regeneration of hydrochloric acid process and its evaluation.
Engineer-constructor
Laboratory of Network Technologies, LLP
05.2006 - 09.2007
- Development and construction of monoblock systems. 3D design and programming of milling machine operation. Reports development.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Metallurgy
Kazakh National Technical University Named After K.I.Satpayev
Almaty, ALA 09.2012 - 12.2015
Graduate study - Metallurgy
Kazakh National Technical University Named After K.I.Satpayev
Almaty, ALA 09.2008 - 12.2010
Bachelor's degree - Metallurgy
Kazakh National Technical University Named After K.I.Satpayev
Almaty, ALA 09.2004 - 06.2008
Skills
Certification
Основы корпоративных финансов, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, MPONEN
Patents
- Способ извлечения рения из растворов подземного выщелачивания урана
- Способ переработки растворов подземного выщелачивания ренийсодержащих урановых руд
- Способ извлечения суммы редкоземельных металлов при сернокислотном выщелачивании урановых руд
Awards
Лидер науки, 2017
Personal Information
Specialization: Expert in Mineral Processing & Hydrometallurgy with 15+ Years of Experience
Additional Information
Русский (Native or Bilingual)
English (Full Professional)
Kazakh (Limited Working)
MPONEN #0227
holds the title of Member at PONEN ‒ MPONEN #0227
Timeline
Lead Process Engineer
KAZ Minerals
01.2025 - Current
Process Engineer (Project Manager), Central Projects Department
KAZ Minerals
12.2019 - 01.2025
Process and Auditing Engineer
FLSmidth
07.2018 - 11.2019
Technical Expert
Тране Текникк
06.2017 - 07.2018
Chief Metallurgist
Palm-ES LLP
01.2016 - 06.2017
Commissioning Process Engineer
KAZ Minerals
04.2015 - 01.2016
Senior Consultant
Mineral Exploration Consultants
05.2014 - 01.2022
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Metallurgy
Kazakh National Technical University Named After K.I.Satpayev
09.2012 - 12.2015
from Specialist to Senior Manager
JS NAC "Kazatomprom", Intitute of High Technologies, LLP
02.2010 - 04.2015
Graduate study - Metallurgy
Kazakh National Technical University Named After K.I.Satpayev
09.2008 - 12.2010
Engineer
Kazmekhanobr
11.2007 - 10.2009
Engineer-constructor
Laboratory of Network Technologies, LLP
05.2006 - 09.2007
Bachelor's degree - Metallurgy
Kazakh National Technical University Named After K.I.Satpayev
09.2004 - 06.2008
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