Lead Process Engineer – Gold Processing & Projects

Hatch Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Process Engineer - Gold in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role focuses on leading process engineering efforts for gold processing facilities, including design calculations, P&IDs, and hazard studies.

The engineer will mentor juniors and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on project delivery. Responsibilities include process scope definition, technology selection, and site commissioning support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in chemical/metallurgical/mineral processing engineering.
• At least 10 years’ experience in gold processing facilities.
• Experience leading engineering tasks, studies, and design calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform process engineering tasks on Minerals Processing projects across commodities.
• Act as Lead Process Engineer on projects or studies.
• Oversee design calculations, equipment sizing, and process data sheets.

Skills

Process engineering

P&IDs

Hazard studies

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Metallurgical Engineering degree

Mineral Processing degree

Job description

Hatch is seeking a Senior Process Engineer - Gold in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role focuses on leading process engineering efforts for gold processing facilities, including design calculations, P&IDs, and hazard studies.

The engineer will mentor juniors and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on project delivery. Responsibilities include process scope definition, technology selection, and site commissioning support.