Nickey Powell

Process Engineer

Nickey Powell is a Technical Services Engineer at McCarl’s Technical Services, specializing in flowsheet design, process optimization, and advanced data analytics for the mineral processing industry. Based in Charlotte, NC, Nickey provides critical engineering support for both greenfield and brownfield projects, with a focus on equipment selection, equipment sizing, and the development of precise water and mass balances. His expertise in utilizing specialized software such as METSIM, AutoCAD, and Aspen allows him to deliver sophisticated modeling and simulation solutions that improve operational efficiency and facility organization for core regional clients.

Previously, Nickey served as a senior metallurgist and research engineer at The Doe Run Company, where his technical initiatives led to multi-million-dollar revenue increases. He is an expert in integrating cutting-edge technology into traditional milling environments, having commissioned froth flotation cameras, advanced on-line XRF analyzers, and particle size monitors. Nickey holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and is proficient in multiple programming languages and analytical tools, enabling him to bridge the gap between complex data science and practical, hands-on metallurgical operations.