Requisition ID:74142

Job Category:Metals

Location:Vancouver,BC,Canada

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!

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Comminution Senior Consultant

Hatch Ltd., a global leader in mineral processing plant designs from concept through to execution and operations in a wide range of commodities has a challenging opportunity for a Senior Comminution expert

Experience

Managing interactions with Mining, Geology, Engineering, Processing operations on process performance and improvement projects.

Experience in crusher and mill wear linings design improvements with suppliers for life and metallurgical performance

Coordinate mill liner performance evaluations with engineering and suppliers for change out predictions through inspections, wear measurements and mill scans

Reviewing of comminution metallurgical test-work, circuit survey procedures and develop new procedures as required to support owner and internal process development initiatives

Identify potential improvement test work through the personal inspection of plant condition and performance

Experience in identifying, planning and executing metallurgical comminution test work (R&D) to optimize performance and manage external service providers conducting test work

Experience with highly automated large diameter SAG/Ball Mill circuits

Experience in modern high throughput comminution circuits for porphyry, massive sulphide and other mineral processing plants.

Knowledge of complex metallurgical information, process improvement and control strategies for comminution circuits.

Experience merging of metallurgical energy modelling data and processes alongside JKTech systems, into new systems for innovation of comminution processes

Overall analysis of crushing/grinding circuits with the generation of novel concepts for further innovation of input to models

Demonstrated ability and experience in performing mill audits of mine sites, to integrate plant data into expansion and optimization work.

Ability to use mathematical models to describe and integrate lab test work, plant data

Experience with mine to mill optimizations will be an asset.

Requirements:

Ph.D. or suitable experience in Comminution related field of work.

Experience in domain mapping and understanding of the impacts on equipment performance.

Experience in Metallurgy software –METSIM, JKTech, Bruno and other applicable programs.

10+ years experience working on site for a producing mine and/or in a consulting environment.

Equipment

Knowledge and experience with SAG, AG, and HPGR circuit designs.

Knowledge and experience with Gyratory, jaw, breaker and other crusher circuits.

Knowledge and experience with HIG, Stirred Mills, ISA and other fine grinding equipment

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

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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