Senior Process Engineer - Gold, Johannesburg

Senior Process Engineer - Gold Date:

Apr 22, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

Company:

Hatch

Requisition ID:

99160

Job Category:

Engineering

The Process Engineer will be part of an engineering team providing engineering services and/or field support. Client liaison and maintaining the focus of the project on achieving unprecedented and sustained business results for the client is a large part of the work.

The role will require the engineer to oversee, guide and develop solutions in all areas of the process plant across various systems, unit operations and process equipment. Specific tasks may include the development of process engineering deliverables; solutions to infield problems; and involvement in the execution and commissioning of these solutions.

The Process Engineer may be required to act as Lead Process Engineer on specific assignments, responsible for coordinating the process engineering team, overseeing and guiding the development of process engineering deliverables ensuring they meet the project’s scope, are delivered on schedule, and budget, and meet Hatch’s quality standards. Experience in Gold Concentrator design.

Key Responsibilities Include:

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.

Qualifications and Experience:

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.

Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

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, 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.

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