Pyrometallurgy Process Engineer

Hatch; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Hatch in Australia is seeking a Pyrometallurgical Process Engineer to join our Metals team. You will develop process engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from concept studies to detailed design and commissioning support, and design metallurgical flowsheets for greenfield and brownfield projects.

The ideal candidate has experience in consulting, EPCM or operations in minerals processing, with expertise in pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, and process simulation tools such as

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting, EPCM, or operations within minerals processing or metallurgical industry.
• Expertise in pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy and minerals processing.
• Experience with a range of commodities (e.g., lithium, nickel, copper, gold, rare earths) and process simulation tools.
• Degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering and strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop process engineering activities across the full project lifecycle from concept studies to detailed design and commissioning support.
• Take ownership of key deliverables and contribute to technical decision‑making across multidisciplinary teams.
• Design and optimise metallurgical flowsheets for greenfield and brownfield projects with senior support.
• Conduct trade‑off studies to support value‑driven engineering decisions.
• Develop process models using METSIM or SysCAD to optimise performance.
• Prepare process design documentation, calculations, specifications and equipment data sheets.

Skills

Pyrometallurgy

Hydrometallurgy

Process modelling

Education

Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering degree

Tools

METSIM

SysCAD

Job description

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 inmining, 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?

As part of our Metals team, you will contribute to projects that support the global energy transition - working across commodities such as lithium, rare earths, copper, gold, green steel and alumina. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in technically complex projects that are shaping the future of the minerals industry. We are seeking a Pyrometallurgical Process Engineer who is ready to join a diverse team, demonstrates strong technical capability and can guide project outcomes from early-stage studies through to delivery.

In this role, you will:

• Develop process engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from concept studies to detailed design and commissioning support
• Take ownership of key deliverables and contribute to technical decision-making across multidisciplinary teams
• Design and optimise metallurgical flowsheets for both greenfield and brownfield projects, under the support of senior metallurgical engineers
• Conduct trade-off studies to support value-driven engineering decisions
• Develop process models using tools such as METSIM or SysCAD to optimise performance
• Prepare process design documentation, including calculations, specifications, and equipment data sheets
• Support client engagement and contribute to proposals

About You

You will have experience working in a consulting, EPCM, or operational environment within the minerals processing or metallurgical industry, with technical capability in pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy and minerals processing. You bring experience working with a range of commodities such as lithium, nickel, copper, gold, green steel or rare earths, along with proficiency in process simulation tools. With a degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering, you demonstrate strong analytical thinking, clear communication skills, and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. You are comfortable engaging with clients, contributing to studies, and are either working towards or have achieved professional chartership.

What we offer you?

• Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders to apply. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.