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Date:Dec 10, 2024
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
Company: Hatch
Requisition ID: 94163
Job Category: Metals; Engineering
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining (https://www.hatch.com/Projects/Metals-And-Minerals) ,energy (https://www.hatch.com/Projects/Energy) , andinfrastructure (http://bit.ly/HatchProjectsInfrastructure) , our10,000 colleagues (http://bit.ly/3l3V1N3) in150 countries (https://bit.ly/2TTgBIl) tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metalsteams (http://bit.ly/HatchMetals) help our clients to safely and sustainably mine theminerals and metals (http://bit.ly/HatchProjectsMetals) 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!
The Senior Process Engineer will be part of an engineering team providing engineering services and/or field support. Client liaison and maintaining the focus of the project on achieving unprecedented and sustained business results for the client is a large part of the work.
The role will require the engineer to retain a high-level understanding of the project with respect to the environmental, community, business and financial aspects to guide the client and Project Manager’s decisions related to achieving the process objectives of the project.
The role will require the engineer to oversee, guide and develop solutions in all areas of the process plant across various systems, unit operations and process equipment. Specific tasks may include the development of process engineering deliverables; solutions to infield problems; and involvement in the execution and commissioning of these solutions.
The Senior Process Engineer may be required to act as Lead Process Engineer, on specific assignments, responsible for coordinating the process engineering team, oversee and guide the development of process engineering deliverables ensuring they meet the project’s scope, are delivered on schedule and budget, and meet Hatch’s quality standards. Experience in Concentrator design for various commodities is preferable, such as Gold, Lithium, Nickel, Copper, PGM’s, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Mineral Sands amongst others.
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.
Why join us?
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What we offer you:
Flexible work environment
Long term career development
Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects thediversity (http://bit.ly/2JuRZAT) of thecommunities (https://bit.ly/2kx24hB) 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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In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the Hatch HR Processing Notice which can be accessed and viewed on the Hatch website:https://www.hatch.com/About-Us/Privacy-Statement-South-Africa, which HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read.
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