Mineral Process Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; Belo Horizonte; Presencial; BRL 360 000 - 480 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hatch is seeking a Mineral Process Engineer to join our metals team in Brazil. You’ll lead process engineering tasks for minerals processing projects, defining criteria, flowsheets and equipment sizing, while mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients.

The role requires deep expertise in minerals processing, strong leadership and a collaborative approach to deliver safe, innovative solutions on greenfield and brownfield facilities.

Qualificações

• Chemical or metallurgical engineering degree required.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in minerals processing.
• Extensive design, commissioning and/or operations experience with minerals processing equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Perform process engineering tasks on Minerals Processing projects; act as Lead Process Engineer when needed.
• Develop process criteria, block flows, mass and energy balances and P&IDs.
• Size equipment, prepare datasheets and process descriptions.
• Define process control logic and safety-compliant documentation.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and liaise with clients to capture requirements.
• Lead on-site commissioning and contribute to proposals and business development.

Conhecimentos

Strong client focus

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Proactive leadership

Multitasking

Communication skills

Client interaction

Collaboration

Formação académica

Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Mineral Process Engineer

Date: Sep 4, 2026

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:101607

Job Category:Metals

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.
• 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 anagementGood written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

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.