Mineral Processing Engineer

Hatch•Tampa, FL

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hatch is seeking a Minerals Processing Engineer to join our friendly and supportive team in Tampa. You will be given the opportunity to work in collaboration with both internal staff and our clients to provide effective execution, coordination and supervision of metallurgical/processing fieldwork. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative engineering team providing engineering services and field support. The role will require the engineer to develop solutions in all areas of the process plant across various systems, unit operations and process equipment. Specific tasks include the development of process engineering deliverables; solutions to infield problems; and involvement in the execution and commissioning of these solutions. We strive to maintain a culture that welcomes diversity of thought, individual contribution and team collaboration. Working closely with other Regional Leads, you will be tasked with maintaining and building the quality of talent within the practice, so we continue to meet and exceed the identified business objectives. This is an exciting time of growth across our business and there will be an opportunity to further accelerate your career as you actively and successfully work with others to contribute to the growth of the practice and the wider Hatch communities of practice.

Requirements

Chemical engineering, metallurgy, mineral processing, chemistry degree, or other relevant degree
3+ years of minerals processing experience
Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Process engineering experience either in process operations or engineering contracting/consultancy organizations
Experience with working on a major project in a multidisciplinary team environment
Technical exposure to the process technologies related to the project
Understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies
Understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline
Strong client focus.

Responsibilities

Define the process design basis
Define the process block flow diagram and unit operations
Identify and scope process test work
Define the process design criteria
Identify process flow sheet and equipment options for aspects of the process flow sheet and undertake trade off studies to resolve options
Develop the chemical process definition and generate and appropriately document flow sheets
Select the equipment for projects
Develop mass and energy balances
Input to capacity studies
Carryout engineering design calculations and equipment sizing calculations
Prepare technical analysis of process equipment including technical details and duties
Design of the process control logic adhering to appropriate safety standards, and documentation into Functional Descriptions
Contribute to hazard studies
Compiles operating cost estimates including estimation of consumables, labor, maintenance materials and power
Provide input to capital cost estimates
Prepare well written project reports
Ensure process specifications portray the appropriate information and design intent
Process review of equipment bids
Involvement in commissioning equipment and systems
Provide process engineering input to piping and instrumentation diagrams
Performs most assignments independently with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance from the Lead Process Engineer on unusual or complex problems.