Process Engineer - Mineral Processing

Hatch•Tucson, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Mineral Processing degree.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience
Extensive design, commissioning and/or operational experience of minerals processing equipment (comminution, flotation, DMS, gravity separation, screening, thickening and filtration)
Experience in scoping and management of metallurgical test work programs (bench scale, 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

Nice To Haves

Experience in Concentrator design for various commodities is preferable, such as Gold, Lithium, Nickel, Copper, PGM’s, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Mineral Sands amongst others.

Responsibilities

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.