Senior Process Engineer - Gold

In brief

**Overview** The Senior Process Engineer - Gold at Hatch will be an integral part of an engineering team, delivering engineering services and field support. A significant aspect of this role involves client liaison, focusing on achieving sustained business results. The engineer is responsible for overseeing, guiding, and developing solutions across all areas of process plants, including various systems, unit operations, and process equipment. This includes developing process engineering deliverables, resolving infield problems, and participating in the execution and commissioning of these solutions. The role may also involve acting as a Lead Process Engineer on specific assignments, where responsibilities include coordinating the process engineering team and ensuring deliverables meet project scope, schedule, budget, and Hatch’s quality standards. Experience in Gold Concentrator design is also mentioned. **What you will do** * 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 * Undertake 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 * Carry out engineering design calculations and equipment sizing calculations * Prepare specifications 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 and 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 site commissioning of new equipment and process systems * Participate in the preparation of proposals and other business development initiatives. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Mineral Processing degree. * Minimum of 10 years’ experience * Experience supporting engineering studies including scope studies, Preliminary Economic Assessments PEA, Pre-Feasibility Studies PFS, and Feasibility Studies. * Extensive design, commissioning and/or operational experience in gold processing facilities * Experience in scoping and management of metallurgical testwork programs benchscale, pilot scale, on-site testing * Experience in modelling of gold processing equipment and systems * Strong client focus. * Ability to lead 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 * Ability to manage individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for this Senior Process Engineer - Gold role is a highly experienced professional with a background in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Mineral Processing, possessing a minimum of 10 years of experience. This individual should have extensive experience in the design, commissioning, and/or operational aspects of gold processing facilities, as well as specific experience in Gold Concentrator design. They should be capable of operating with full competence and independence in complex process engineering tasks, including acting as a Lead Process Engineer. The candidate must demonstrate strong client focus, actively engaging with clients and maintaining a project focus on achieving business results. Furthermore, the role requires the ability to lead engineering tasks, mentor junior colleagues, and manage individuals to meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives. Experience in supporting various engineering studies and managing metallurgical test work programs is also key. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-process-engineer-gold-hatch-6 Source: myjobmag

Summary drafted with AI assistance from the original advert. The advert itself is the authority — how we use AI.

At a glance

• At least 10 years of experience.

Extracted automatically from the advert; confirm requirements on the original listing.

Job description

Before you apply

• Confirm the requirements and closing date on the original listing (myjobmag). SPANi lists vacancies from other sites and may not reflect last-minute changes.
• Legitimate employers do not charge application, registration or training fees.
• Don't send your ID or bank details before you have confirmed the employer is real.

How to spot a job scam

Before you apply

• Read the full advert and confirm you meet the minimum requirements before applying.
• Tailor your CV headline and most recent experience to the job title and key skills.
• Note the closing date and reference number, and keep a copy of what you submit.
• Apply only through the employer or job board link — never pay to apply.