Senior Hydrometallurgy Engineer
Core
Senior process engineer leading business development, conceptual design, and project execution for hydrometallurgical plants (concentrators, smelters, refineries) in the mining and metals sector.
Role type
Senior IC process engineer (hydrometallurgy)
Builds
Hydrometallurgical processing plants and facilities for copper, cobalt, zinc, nickel, gold, uranium, platinum group metals, coal, and iron ore.
Domain
Mining and Metals / Hydrometallurgy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (processing plants)
Required skills
Process design, Mass and energy balance calculation, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Commissioning and startup, Value engineering, Risk analysis (HAZOP), Process simulation, Technical documentation, Equipment specification, Economic estimation
Preferred skills
Control philosophy, Construction management, Testing techniques, Legislation and standards compliance, Continuous improvement, Professional networking
Technologies
Process simulation software, Mass balance calculation tools, Engineering design software
Responsibilities
Produce cost-effective proposals and conceptual designs; Define process scope, mass/energy balances, and PFDs; Manage project lifecycle including scheduling, budgeting, and procurement; Lead design reviews, HAZOPs, and ensure regulatory compliance; Conduct on-site commissioning and performance testing; Supervise operating personnel and ensure plant optimization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
