Jobs Opening at Hatch

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering.

As the successful candidate, you will: 

• Be encouraged to be the best version of yourself with many opportunities to pursue work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors once you have completed your degree.
• Have the benefit of formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Have the opportunity to gain project experience in South Africa and around the world.
• Collaborate with different people across a multitude of cultures around our global organisation.
• Be part of an exciting work environment where you can use your Engineering degree in your choice of traditional sectors or emerging and innovative industries.
• Participate in local Professional Development Programs once you have qualified.

Minimum requirements to apply:  

• You must be a South African citizen. 
• You must be studying or intending to study a BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering at a recognised Tertiary Institution in South Africa. 
• Tertiary students must have maintained an average academic achievement of 65% or above.

You must be in possession of and attach copies via this application form of the following: 

• South African Identity Document 
• Grade 12 results
• Complete transcript of tertiary academic record 
• Comprehensive CV 

What does the Hatch Bursary offer you? 

• Tuition
• Allowances
• Accommodation
• Vacation work
• Additional services to support bursars during their studies

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Key Responsibilities include:

• Perform process engineering tasks on Minerals Processing 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
• Carry out 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 and 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 site commissioning of new equipment and process systems
• Participate in the preparation of proposals and other business development initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Mineral Processing degree.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience
• Extensive design, commissioning and/or operational experience of minerals processing equipment (comminution, flotation, DMS, gravity separation, screening, thickening and filtration)
• Copper Concentrator experience is highly advantageous
• Experience in scoping and management of metallurgical testwork programs (benchscale, pilot scale, on-site testing)
• Experience in modelling of minerals processing equipment and systems
• Strong client focus.
• Ability to lead 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
• Ability to manage individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives.