Mineral Processing Engineer

Requisition ID: 98736

Job Category: Metals

Location: Tampa, FL, United States

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 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.

Key Responsibilities of this role include:

• 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.

Qualifications and experience:

• 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.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• 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, veteran, 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.