Senior Process Engineer

Hatch; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Brisbane is seeking a senior Process Engineer to lead metallurgical processing projects across the full lifecycle, from concept studies to commissioning. You will develop flowsheets, build process models, and guide technical decisions with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, innovative solutions for mining, energy, and infrastructure clients.

Ideal candidates hold a Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering degree, strong analytical skills, and are comfortable engaging with clients and

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Experience in minerals processing or hydrometallurgy.
• Proficiency with process simulation software.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering across the full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
• Own key deliverables and guide technical decisions with multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage early-stage studies including concept and pre-feasibility with a focus on process development.
• Design and optimise metallurgical flowsheets for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Develop process models to optimise performance and conduct trade-off studies.
• Prepare process design documentation and client proposals.

Skills

Process engineering

Metallurgical processing

Process simulation

Education

Degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

LIMN

JKSimMet

JK SimFloat

Job description

Requisition ID99907-Posted09/16/2026

Location: Brisbane,Queensland,Australia

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?

In this role, you will:

• Lead 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
• Manage early-stage studies, including concept and pre-feasibility, with a focus on process development and optimisation
• Design and optimise metallurgical flowsheets for both greenfield and brownfield projects
• Conduct trade-off studies to support value-driven engineering decisions
• Develop process models using tools such as LIMN, JKSimMet and JK SimFloat to optimise performance
• Prepare process design documentation, including calculations, specifications, and equipment data sheets
• Support client engagement, contribute to proposals, and mentor junior engineers

About You

You will have experience working in a consulting, EPCM, or operational environment within the minerals processing or metallurgical industry, with strong technical capability across mineral processing and hydrometallurgy. You bring experience working with a range of commodities such as lithium, nickel, copper, gold, iron ore 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.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan. 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. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.