Process Engineer - Pyrometallurgy at Hatch

Requisition ID: 30950
Job Category: Engineering

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, we understand that challenges are changing rapidly in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

Hatch is currently looking for a Process Engineer who will be part of an engineering team providing engineering services and/or field support. The role will requires the engineer to develop solutions in all areas of the process plant across various systems, unit operations and process equipment. Specific tasks include the development of process engineering deliverables; solutions to infield problems; and involvement in the execution and commissioning of these solutions.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Perform process engineering tasks on pyrometallurgical projects, in a variety of commodities. When requested, act as Lead Process Engineer on projects or studies,
• Operate with full competence and independence in the execution of all design calculations, design criteria, in the compilation and execution of equipment lists and calculations. Develop new criteria/calculations where required, maintaining high levels of accuracy. Provide frequent training, guidance and supervision to junior colleagues,
• Actively engage with clients to understand project requirements,
• Process scope definition and technology selection,
• Define the process design criteria,
• Define the process block flow diagram and unit operations,
• Compilation of Process Flow Diagrams, along with associated mass and energy balance calculations,
• Undertake trade off studies to resolve options,
• Identify, scope and manage process test work (on site or laboratory based),
• Conduct capacity analysis for existing plants,
• Select the equipment for projects,
• Carryout engineering design calculations and equipment sizing calculations,
• Prepare specifications of process attributes for equipment, through compilation of process datasheets (or process input to general datasheets),
• Compilation of Process Description,
• Design of the process control logic adhering to appropriate safety standards, and documentation into Functional Descriptions,
• Display full competence and independence in the compilation of P&IDs and all levels of control philosophies,
• Ensure process specifications portray the appropriate information and design intent,
• Process review of equipment bids,
• Liaising with other discipline engineers to ensure designs conform to process requirements,
• Contribute to hazard studies,
• Compile operating cost estimates including estimation of consumables, labor, maintenance materials and power,
• Provide input to capital cost estimates,
• Prepare well written project reports,
• Play a lead role in on site commissioning of new equipment and process systems,
• Participate in the preparation of proposals and other business development initiatives.

Qualifications And Experience

• Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering degree,
• 3-5 years of experience in the design, commissioning and/or operational experience of pyrometallurgical equipment (AC/DC furnaces, converters, kilns, calciners, roasters, etc),
• Experience in modelling of pyrometallurgical equipment and systems (Metsim or other software),
• Strong client focus,
• Ability to lead processing engineering tasks on a project, within the allocated budget and schedule, including mentoring and guidance of junior colleagues and professional interaction with other project disciplines.

Behavioural competencies

• Interpersonal and communication skills,
• Pro-active, shows initiative and leadership skills,
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and keep in balance multiple priorities / demands,
• Ability to interact with clients,
• Good written and verbal communication skills,
• Able to work independently.