Senior Engineer - Pyrometallurgy at Hatch

As the successful candidate, you will: 

• Lead the development of pyrometallurgical projects from Concept Study to Detailed Engineering 
• Have a fundamental understanding of pyrometallurgy and process conditions that serve as input into pyrometallurgical equipment design features 
• Be involved in conduction and completion of the process engineering component of studies and detailed design for projects;  
• Good working knowledge of pyrometallurgical vessels and ancillary systems such as feed systems, gas handling systems, cooling water systems and post-taphole operations;  
• Lead the understanding, development and implementation of process technology 
• Collaborate or lead commissioning of equipment and systems, notably furnace start-ups  
• Mentor, develop and collaborate with engineers of various levels 
• Participate in elaborating detailed scope of work and prepare commercial proposals for Clients 

You bring to the role: 

• Chemical engineering, metallurgy, chemistry, or other relevant degree 
• 8+ years process engineering experience in process operations and/or engineering contracting/consultancy organizations with a focus on pyrometallurgical processes (preference for base metals, PGMs, ironmaking and/or ilmenite operations) 
• Strong leadership skills and ability to act as Client liaison for key customers 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Experience and flexibility in working in a multidisciplinary team environment 
• Knowledge of global pyrometallurgical process plants, key clients/producers and industry challenges