Senior Pyrometallurgical Engineer - Lead Projects (Perth)

Hatch; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Perth, Western Australia, is seeking a Specialist Pyrometallurgical Engineer to lead process engineering across project lifecycles, from concept studies to commissioning support, with a focus on pyrometallurgy for minerals processing.

You will design and optimise flowsheets for greenfield and brownfield facilities, mentor junior engineers, engage with clients, and contribute to proposals while applying METSIM or SysCAD for process models.

Qualifications

• Experience in pyrometallurgy within minerals processing or metallurgical industries.
• Knowledge of hydrometallurgy and minerals processing adds value.
• Ability to engage with clients and lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from concept studies to detailed design and commissioning support.
• Take ownership of deliverables and contribute to technical decisions.
• Manage early-stage studies (concept and pre-feasibility) focusing on process development and optimisation.
• Design and optimise metallurgical flowsheets for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Conduct trade-off studies to support value-driven decisions.
• Develop process models using METSIM or SysCAD to optimise performance.
• Prepare process design documentation and equipment data sheets.
• Support client engagement, contribute to proposals, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Pyrometallurgy

Process simulation

Leadership

Client engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering

Professional chartership (or progress towards)

Tools

METSIM

SysCAD

Job description

Hatch in Perth, Western Australia, is seeking a Specialist Pyrometallurgical Engineer to lead process engineering across project lifecycles, from concept studies to commissioning support, with a focus on pyrometallurgy for minerals processing.

You will design and optimise flowsheets for greenfield and brownfield facilities, mentor junior engineers, engage with clients, and contribute to proposals while applying METSIM or SysCAD for process models.