Analytics and Decision Solutions (AIPC) Lead 1

Hatch; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Hatch seeks an Analytics and Decision Solutions Lead to advance AI-driven process control and optimization for mining and metals operations worldwide. You will integrate process expertise, analytics, ML/AI, and control theory to deliver scalable solutions and establish reusable frameworks.

This role involves end-to-end project delivery, site visits, PoV studies, and collaboration with regional teams to support pre-sales, proposals, and thought leadership while guiding clients toward measurable

Qualifications

• Extensive mining/metals operations experience.
• Experience with Level 1/2 control systems and APC/RTO.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and technical consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-driven process control and optimization globally.
• Integrate analytics and control theory for scalable solutions.
• Conduct site visits and performance assessments.
• Support pre-sales and technical proposals.

Skills

AI/ML

Process control

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication

Tools

OPC protocols

Historians

Cloud/Edge

Job description

Career Opportunities: Analytics and Decision Solutions (AIPC) Lead 1 (102351)

Requisition ID102351-Posted10/14/2026

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.

We're at the forefront of our clients' digital transformation journey , successfully implementing emerging digital services into our clients' projects and operations that unlock a step change in their performance. Join the team to improve project outcomes, leverage the digital twin , deliver systems integration and interoperability, and support decision-making, autonomous execution , and integrated operations and performance centers.

Hatch is an award-winning Canadian, employee-owned multidisciplinary firm that delivers a comprehensive range of technical and strategic services, including consulting, information technology, engineering, process development, project management, and construction management to large industrial sectors. Hatch has served clients for over 80 years and has project experience in more than 150 countries.

Hatch's ability to bridge the gaps between research and innovative technologies and between engineering and reliable operations is widely renowned. Hatch is particularly known for working with clients to develop business strategies and technologies; managing and optimizing production; executing projects that involve the scale-up of advanced process technologies.

Hatch delivers unprecedented business results for our clients through a commitment to quality, lower operating costs, more efficient utilization of capital assets, higher standards for safety and risk management, faster ramp-ups and continuous performance improvements in all projects and programs.

Scope of Position

Hatch develops digital and AI solutions in the Metals, Energy, and Infrastructure sectors for operational safety and efficiency, value chain and production optimization, and real-time process control and automation. Our clients are increasingly investing in digital technologies to remove people from high-risk environments, achieve real time understanding and optimization of complex value chains, and to maximise productivity and profitability. Hatch combines its deep industry expertise and engineering capabilities with world class knowledge of industrial AI, IT/OT convergence and integrated operations to deliver a holistic, transformative outcome for our clients.

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

Lead the development and expansion of Hatch’s AI-driven process control and optimization practice globally, focusing on complex mining and metals operations, including concentrators, smelters, refineries, and hydrometallurgical plants.

Integrate process expertise, advanced analytics, ML/AI, and control theory to deliver scalable, high-impact digital solutions. Establish technical standards, reusable frameworks, and best practices to accelerate solution development and deployment, maximizing time-to-market and value realization.

Apply deep process engineering subject matter expertise in AI-driven process control and optimization to lead end-to-end project delivery. Conduct site visits, control system reviews, and performance assessments to diagnose operational constraints and optimization potential. Design and execute proof-of-value (PoV) feasibility studies to demonstrate measurable performance improvements. Develop AI-driven control and optimization strategies, advanced process models, and real-time optimization solutions.

Partner closely with the regional Go-to-Market team to support pre-sales and business development activities. Contribute to technical proposals, client presentations, and strategic pursuit strategies. Develop technical white papers, industrial case studies, and thought leadership materials that differentiate Hatch’s AI solutions in the marketplace.

Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership teams and operations teams on practical use of AI to improve operational performance, identifying and assessing process improvement and standardisation opportunities across client assets and articulating clear value cases and measurable business impact.

Experience and skills important for the role:

• Extensive hands-on operational experience in the mining and metals industry, particularly in one or more of the following areas: mineral processing (comminution and flotation circuits); pyrometallurgical operations (smelting and refining); hydrometallurgical operations (e.g., autoclaves, leaching, SX/EW).
• Demonstrated experience running or directly supporting one of more of the above operations with a clear understanding of business value drivers, process KPIs and constraints, operational decision-making and its impact on financial performance.
• Ability to connect with and earn the trust of operators, superintendents, and plant leadership through credibility and empathy.
• Experience with Level 1/2 process control systems with strong background and understanding of Level 3 systems such as traditional Advanced Process Control (APC) and/or Real-Time Optimization (RTO).
• Experience conducting regulatory control and/or APC performance assessments and identifying improvement opportunities with measurable business values.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying APC/RTO applications in live plant environments, particularly in data-driven model development; Machine learning/AI and hybrid process modeling approaches; online deployment and commissioning of APC/RTO solutions; closed-loop control implementation integrated with DCS/PLC systems.
• Familiarity with industrial IT/OT architectures and integration frameworks, including experience with systems such as historians, OPC protocols, DMZ structures, and cloud/edge computing environments; understanding of data pipelines, cybersecurity considerations, and real-time data integration between OT and enterprise systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with process engineers, control engineers, IT professionals, and digital solution architects to ensure scalable and secure deployments.
• Proven technical consulting skills, including stakeholder engagement across operations, technical, and executive levels.
• Experience developing business cases, quantifying value, and translating technical solutions into commercial impact.
• Ability to lead site visits, opportunity assessments, proof-of-value studies, and change management initiatives.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to develop and present technical papers and white papers; deliver client workshops and operator training; support proposal development and pre-sales activities
• Demonstrated drive to grow as a trusted advisor through mentorship and professional development.

We are passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. We believe in exceptional ideas delivered with exceptional service. You will be:

• Solving complex problems for our clients across different industries
• Thinking globally and having a global impact, acting locally
• Acting like owners, engaging with people who make a difference
• Be part of a growing area of Hatch in an industry of accelerated change

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment

Hatch is committed to the work of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and in the world.

Base salary range: $115,000 - $165,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on
current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include
performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

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.