Senior Rolling Mill Engineer/Process Line Specialist

Hatch; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Work with world-class experts in metal

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Rolling Mill Engineer/Process Line Specialist to lead rolling mill projects and process lines from feasibility through startup. The role requires deep expertise in rolling/finishing for steel and aluminum and involvement across engineering and operations teams.

You will mentor engineers, engage with clients and vendors, and travel domestically and internationally as needed to deliver safe, efficient plant designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical, chemical, materials, mechanical or electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in rolling and/or process lines, process engineering, plant operations, technology development, or engineering consulting.
• Licensed professional engineer in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Lead rolling mill and/or process line work from concept through to project execution and startup.
• Manage studies, vendors, and projects, directing technical direction safely and cost-effectively.
• Provide process and technology expertise across rolling and finishing in steel and aluminum industries.
• Develop process design criteria, mass balances, yield calculations, and equipment specs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate process requirements into plant designs.
• Participate in business development, client engagement, and site assessments.
• Contribute to commissioning, ramp-up, troubleshooting, and operational readiness.

Skills

Rolling mill expertise

Process line experience

Project management

Technical communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical/chemical/materials/mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Process modeling

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Rolling Mill Engineer/Process Line Specialist (102662)

Requisition ID102662-Posted10/22/2026

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.

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?

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Rolling Mill/Process Line Specialist to join the Downstream Metals team in Mississauga, Ontario.

Hatch has been serving the world’s mining, metals, and industrial sectors with studies, design, engineering, technology development, project and construction management, commissioning, and operations support for both greenfield and brownfield facilities.

At Hatch, we provide specialized know-how on a wide range of projects in the Steel and Aluminum industries from front end studies to detailed engineering, execution, commissioning and operational readiness. With a focus on the application of technologies and processes, our team is well known for its ability to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Lead and support rolling mill and/or process line work from concept and feasibility studies through to project execution and startup.


• Be primarily responsible for the technical direction and management of studies, vendors on projects, and projects.


• Provide process and technology expertise across rolling and/or finishing in steel and aluminum industries


• Supervise the development and review of process design criteria, materials balances, yield calculations, process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, operating philosophies, and technical deliverables


• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate process requirements into safe, operable, and cost-effective plant designs


• Participate in business development, client engagement, technical workshops, site assessments, value improvement reviews, and proposal development


• Contribute to commissioning, ramp-up, troubleshooting, and operational readiness assignments for rolling and/or finishing facilities


• Mentor and support the professional development of young engineers


• Be involved with industry technical groups and associations


• Potentially take on Downstream Team management role

You bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a related discipline;


• 15 + years of relevant experience in rolling and/or process lines, process engineering, plant operations, technology development, or engineering consulting


• Licensed professional engineer in Ontario


• Strong technical knowledge of downstream steel and aluminum production routes, including key process equipment, operating constraints, product quality drivers, and industry challenges


• High degree of knowledge in one or more of the following areas
  
  
  • hot rolling mills
  
  
  • cold rolling mills
  
  
  • strip processing lines
  
  


• Experience with process modeling, materials balances, yield calculations, equipment specification and/or design, technology evaluation, capital project development, and operational troubleshooting


• Ability to interface confidently with clients, vendors, operators, and multidisciplinary engineering teams


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear recommendations


• Willingness to travel to client sites and project locations, both domestically and internationally as required


• A motivation to consider and apply safety in your work, for both design and site activities.


• Shape practical solutions for the evolving rolling and finishing industry


• Think locally, work globally


• Collaborate with people who make a difference in industrial transformation

What we offer you?

• Work with world-class experts in metals, energy transition, and industrial process design


• Flexible work environment


• Contribute to major North American and international rolling and finishing projects


• Help grow Hatch’s Metals team in Canada

Base salary range: $150,000 - $200,000

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'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.