Mineral Process Engineer

Hatch; Belo Horizonte; Presencial; BRL 320 000 - 520 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hatch in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead minerals processing projects from design through commissioning. You will be part of a diverse team delivering innovative, sustainable solutions.

Bring 8–10 years of experience in minerals processing, strong client focus, and a proven ability to lead engineering tasks within budget and schedule. Embrace a collaborative, safety-driven environment that values technical excellence.

Qualificações

• Degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering is required.
• 8–10+ years in minerals processing design, commissioning or operation.
• Experience leading engineering tasks within budget and schedule.
• Experience with metallurgical testwork programs (bench/pilot/on-site).
• Strong client focus and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Perform process engineering on Minerals Processing projects, sometimes as Lead Process Engineer.
• Develop process designs, calculations, and equipment lists with high accuracy.
• Engage with clients to understand project requirements.
• Define process design criteria and block flow diagrams.
• Prepare P&IDs and control philosophies with safety standards.
• Lead on-site commissioning and contribute to proposals.

Conhecimentos

Strong client focus

Leadership ability

Mentoring junior engineers

Interpersonal communication

Proactive and initiative

Project execution experience

Formação académica

Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Requisition ID: 101607

Job Category: Metals

Location: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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?

Key Responsibilities

• Perform process engineering tasks on Minerals Processing projects, in a variety of commodities. When requested, act as Lead Process Engineer on projects or studies.


• Operate with full competence and independence in the execution of all design calculations, design criteria, in the compilation and execution of equipment lists and calculations. Develop new criteria/calculations where required , maintaining high levels of accuracy. Provide frequent training, guidance and supervision to junior colleagues.


• Actively engage with clients to understand project requirements


• Process scope definition and technology selection


• Define the process design criteria


• Define the process block flow diagram and unit operations


• Compilation of Process Flow Diagrams, along with associated mass and energy balance calculations


• U ndertake trade off studies to resolve options


• Identify , scope and manage process test work (on site or laboratory based)


• Conduct capacity analysis for existing plants


• Select the equipment for projects


• Carryout engineering design calculations and equipment sizing calculations


• Prepare s pecification s of process attributes for equipment , through compilation of process datasheets (or process input to general datasheets) .


• Compilation of Process Description


• Design of the process control logic adhering to appropriate safety standards, and documentation into Functional Descriptions


• Display full competence and independence in the compilation of P&IDs and all levels of control philosophies.


• Ensure process specifications portray the appropriate information and design intent


• Process review of equipment bids


• Liaising with other discipline engineers to ensure designs conform to process requirements


• Contribute to hazard studies


• Compile operating cost estimates including estimation of consumables, labor, maintenance materials and power


• Provide input to capital cost estimates


• Prepare well written project reports


• Play a lead role in on site commissioning of new equipment and process systems


• P articipate in the preparation of proposals and other business development initiatives

Qualifications And Experience

• Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering degree.


• Minimum of 8-10 years relevant experience,


• Extensive design , commi ssioning and/or operational e xperience of minerals processing equipment (comminution, flotation, DMS, gravity separation, screening, thickening and filtration )


• Experience in scoping and management of metallurgical testwork programs ( benchscale , pilot scale, on-site testing)


• Experience in modelling of minerals processing equipment and systems


• Strong client focus.


• Ability to lead processing engineering tasks on a project, within the allocated budget and schedule, including mentoring and guidance of junior colleagues and professional interaction with other project disciplines.

Behavioural competencies

• Interpersonal and communication skills


• Pro-active, shows initiative and leadership skills


• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and keep in balance multiple prior i ties / demands


• Ability to interact with clients / s enior m anagement


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Able to work independently

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. 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.