Jobs at Hatch

The Role

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. Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join the Metal team in Johannesburg, South Africa
Hatch has been serving the world’s mining and metals industry with studies, design, engineering, development of innovative technologies, and project and construction management through to commissioning and operations for both greenfield and brownfield facilities. As the mining industry faces new challenges, our focus is on innovation. Join us in helping our clients create measurable improvements to their operations throughout the entire mining lifecycle value chain.

As The Successful Candidate, You Will

• Be involved in the Engineering and design of HV primary distribution and reticulation systems, consumer switch yards and switchgear, transformers, large motor power circuits and Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems, MCCs, lighting & small power, earthing and lightning protection.

You Bring To The Role

• B.Sc/B Eng Degree in Electrical Engineering (mandatory) and a Professional Registration with an approved engineering council or other region equivalent (if available), a post-graduate qualification in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment on large projects in the mining, mineral processing, oil & gas, power, infrastructure sectors and/or heavy industrial projects (prefer smelters)
• In depth understanding of at least some of the following electrical design software platforms (tools) for power system modeling and studies, protection coordination schemes, earthing (grounding) studies, etc. e.g. ETAP, DigSilent, CDEGS, EasyPower, SKM
• Sound understanding of principles associated with power quality measurement equipment such as Vectograph or Elspec as well as the interpretation of results and reports
• Aptitude for electrical FEA analysis via tools like Magnet etc. Imperative that the person has an above average understanding of software packages and the use of these to provide technical solutions.
• Sound understanding of regulations, design codes and technical standards
• Experience in energy management systems for metals/mining/process clients to optimize energy usage and generation (this will be an added benefit, but not a must

Why join us?

• Develop innovative solutions
• Think locally, work globally
• Engage with people who make a difference

What we offer you?

• Long term career development
• Work with world class experts
• Flexible work environment.

We are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any special needs requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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About

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. The Hatch Technologies Group is looking for a Mechanical Technician to join the team to support projects, globally, based out of our Johannesburg office.

The Team

Our Technologies team is focused on the commercialisation and delivery of technologies across all three of Hatch’s sectors: Metals, Energy, Infrastructure. We’re a team of innovators and problem solvers who deliver custom and specialised engineering to deliver novel solutions and technologies. In addition to developing new technologies and selecting and installing equipment in greenfield projects, we help our clients to get the most from their existing assets by providing field support, rebuild repairs, and retrofits. We also work with our clients to optimise their existing technologies to achieve the maximise benefit. 

The Role

• Apply assets management principles to coordinate site maintenance activities for clients
• Provide support on site to site maintenance crews and supervisors
• Provide remote maintenance support through the use of various condition monitoring and digitalization tools
• Develop strategies and rollout of appropriate continuous monitoring and digitalization tools for site equipment and sub-assemblies
• Develop assest trees / functional location structure and rank the criticality of equipment.
• Lead forensic and root cause failure analysis following equipment failure
• Assist the Engineering Manager/Project Manager with the delivery of project requirements as they relate to maintainability of equipment and design for maintenance
• Collaborate with process, structural and electrical engineers and designers in the detailed design of custom equipment, including equipment design reviews, plant layout development and process hazard review studies
• Provide site support, including field verification during construction and vendor fabrication assistance
• Carry out assigned tasks within budget and schedule

About You

• Mechanical or Electrical Diploma from an accredited institution, with 4+ years working experience
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites including remote sites
• Willingness to be deployed to site on long term assignments
• Experience in the mining and metals or pyrometallurgical industry
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated critical and creative thinking and problem solving, and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
• Experience in asset management and plant maintenance systems
• Experience in maintenance execution and site maintenance work
• Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team and coordinate site activities during routine maintenance support and during commissioning and ramp up following a rebuild
• Ability to support and manage a team of site contractors and site supervisors
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong customer/client focus
• Working knowledge of industry standards, regulations and codes pertinent to relevant engineering disciplines
• Working knowledge of operational environments, including typical SHEQ systems, maintenance management platforms and SOP’s
• Adapts and embraces change

Why join us?

• We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organisational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable.

You Will

• Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects around the world in meaningful ways
• Work on problems and gain experience in the office and on project sites
• Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally
• Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your knowledge on a daily basis
• Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment.
• Long term career development.
• Exposure to detailed engineering of Hatch Technologies

Join our team today and be a part of challenging the status quo and developing innovative solutions to make the world a better place.