Senior Rolling Mill Engineer/Process Line Specialist

Hatch • Pittsburgh, PA

16d

About The Position

Hatch is seeking a highly motivated Rolling Mill/Process Line Specialist to join its Downstream Metals team. The role supports rolling mill and process-line work in the steel and aluminum industries, from concept and feasibility studies through project execution, startup, commissioning, and operational readiness. The specialist provides technical direction and expertise, manages studies and project vendors, and contributes to safe, operable, and cost-effective plant designs. The work may include client engagement, business development, technical workshops, site assessments, proposals, troubleshooting, and mentoring engineers. The position may also involve taking on a Downstream Team management role. The posting identifies Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in its requisition details and Mississauga, Ontario, in the role description, and notes that travel to client sites and project locations may be required domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• 15 or more years of relevant experience in rolling and/or process lines, process engineering, plant operations, technology development, or engineering consulting.
• Licensed professional engineer in Ontario.
• Strong technical knowledge of downstream steel and aluminum production routes, including key process equipment, operating constraints, product quality drivers, and industry challenges.
• High degree of knowledge in one or more of hot rolling mills, cold rolling mills, or strip processing lines.
• Experience with process modeling, materials balances, yield calculations, equipment specification and/or design, technology evaluation, capital project development, and operational troubleshooting.
• Ability to interface confidently with clients, vendors, operators, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear recommendations.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and project locations, domestically and internationally, as required.
• Motivation to consider and apply safety in design and site activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support rolling mill and/or process-line work from concept and feasibility studies through project execution and startup.
• Provide technical direction and manage studies, project vendors, and projects.
• Provide process and technology expertise across rolling and/or finishing in the steel and aluminum industries.
• Supervise development and review of process design criteria, materials balances, yield calculations, process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, operating philosophies, and technical deliverables.
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate process requirements into safe, operable, and cost-effective plant designs.
• Participate in business development, client engagement, technical workshops, site assessments, value improvement reviews, and proposal development.
• Contribute to commissioning, ramp-up, troubleshooting, and operational readiness assignments for rolling and/or finishing facilities.
• Mentor and support the professional development of young engineers.
• Participate in industry technical groups and associations.
• Potentially take on a Downstream Team management role.

Benefits

• Long-term career development.
• Flexible work environment.
• Performance-based incentives may be included in the total rewards package.
• Comprehensive benefits and other programs designed to support well-being and growth may be included in the total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior