Pyrometallurgical Lead

Requisition ID: 102547

Job Category: 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 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries 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 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!

Hatch has been serving the world’s mining and metals industry with studies, design, engineering, development of innovative technologies, and project and construction management through to commissioning and operations for both greenfield and brownfield facilities.

As the mining industry faces new challenges, our focus is on innovation. Join us in helping our clients create measurable improvements to their operations throughout the entire mining lifecycle value chain. The Metals team in Johannesburg supports a range of local and global clients in developing their metallurgical projects from concept to implementation, including support during operations.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Lead the development of pyrometallurgical projects from Concept Study to Detailed Engineering
• Have a fundamental understanding of pyrometallurgy and process conditions that serve as input into pyrometallurgical equipment design features
• Be involved in conduction and completion of the process engineering component of studies and detailed design for projects;
• Good working knowledge of ancillary systems such as feed systems, gas handling systems, cooling water systems and post-taphole operations;
• Actively participate to the development of internal continuous improvement and technology development projects;
• Provide subject matter expert input into Digital, Advisory and Climate Change engagements focused on pyrometallurgical Clients
• Lead the understanding, development and implementation of process technology
• Collaborate or lead commissioning of equipment and systems
• Enjoy mentoring and developing a team of younger engineers
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers of various levels
• Participate in elaborating detailed scope of work and prepare commercial proposals for Clients
• When required, manage small-scale pyrometallurgical studies

You bring to the role:

• Chemical engineering, metallurgy, chemistry, or other relevant degree
• 15+ years process engineering experience in process operations and/or engineering contracting/consultancy organizations with a focus on pyrometallurgical processes (preference for base metals, precious metals, ironmaking and/or ilmenite operations)
• Known as a world leader in a specific process technology or unit process or as a highly skilled generalist
• Strong leadership skills and ability to act as Client liaison for key customers
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Experience with working in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Knowledge of global pyrometallurgical process plants, key clients/producers and industry challenges

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

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 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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