Requisition ID:65301

Job Category:Engineering

Location:Perth,Western Australia,Australia

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining , energy , and infrastructure sectors, we see challenges evolving 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.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities? Apply today!

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities? Apply today!

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Process Specialist / Consultant to join the pyrometallurgical team in Perth.

Hatch serves 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. We are a Tier 1, employee-owned company who are process engineering driven, delivering smart solutions to tough problems.

Hatch is at the forefront of providing clients with plants to produce materials needed for a low carbon future, Key elements in reducing CO2 emissions are vehicle electrification and mass energy storage using lithium-ion batteries. Amplifying these technologies, the production of rare earth metals for rare earth magnet production enables very significant efficiency gains in electric motors and wind turbines. The industries creating the required metals or metal salts are new, challenging and require innovative approaches. Join us in creating positive change throughout the entire metals-energy lifecycle value chain.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Foster the technical development of younger process engineers in an expanding pyrometallurgical team in Perth.
• Assist in studies and detailed design activities for metals projects for a variety of commodities ranging from nickel, copper, lead, gold, lithium, rare earths and others.
• Review and lead the development of process flowsheets and deliverables.
• Review, prepare and coordinate testwork scopes to support project development.
• Prepare design calculations and develop mass and energy balance models in simulation software, typically METSIM.
• Provide process design requirements to designers and overview their plant layout developments.
• Prepare process equipment data sheets and specifications, including technical details and duties as required.
• Work with the project team to prepare capital and operating cost estimates.
• Provide technical direction and assign work to designers, technicians and others, as required for various projects.
• Liaise with vendors, clients, contractor representatives and/or project field personnel as necessary to assist with meeting key project deliverables.
• Participate in Safety in Design activities including HAZIDs, HAZOPs and Risk Reviews.
• Participate in business development activities including preparation of engineering fee estimates and proposals and engaging with clients to frame their requirements.

You bring to the role:

• Minimum 15+ years industry experience.
• Previous Lead Process Engineer roles ranging from studies to detailed design projects including coordination of process engineers.
• Strong pyrometallurgical and smelting background.Experience in pyrometallurgical processing of nickel, copper, lead, gold, lithium, rare earths will be highly regarded.
• Particular expertise in pyrometallurgical equipment (kilns, dryers, fluid bed roasters, off-gas handling equipment, furnaces, converters, other) and flowsheet development.
• Process experience in either an engineering contracting environment, consultancy organisation in the metallurgical industry or brownfield plant experience.
• Past commissioning roles, commissioning planning, leading commissioning teams.
• Recognised qualifications in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• A commitment to excellence, attention to detail and willingness to work hard alongside highly motivated colleagues
• Ability to work with teams in flexible work arrangements e.g. timezones, locations.
• Business development and planning skills
• RPEQ or Chartered Engineer eligible

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.

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