Job Description

Requisition ID: 90626

Job Category: Digital

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in , , and , our in 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.

We\'re at the forefront of our clients\' , successfully implementing emerging digital services into our clients\' projects and operations that unlock a step change in their performance. Join the to improve project outcomes, leverage the , deliver systems integration and interoperability, and support decision-making, , and integrated operations and performance centers.

Hatch is actively seeking a highly motivated and accomplished professional with strong mathematical optimization background to join our Digital team as the Global Practice Lead for Optimization, based at our Mississauga office in Canada. This role will report to the Global Director of Analytics and Decision Solutions and holds a core position within the Digital team, tasked with advancing Hatch optimization products and capabilities. Responsibilities include defining the global strategy for the optimization practice; exploring use cases in the Metals, Energy, and Infrastgructure Sectors; developing and deploying optimization offerings as a service, and implementing the necessary tools, technology, best practices, and governance to achieve the growth objectives of our digital business.

As the successful candidate, you will:

Design, own, and implement Hatch\'s optimization strategy in alignment with our digital business objectives. This involves leveraging your expertise to develop and deploy optimization-enabled products and services. You will be tasked with solving various mathematical optimization problems to drive our clients\xe2\x80\x99 efficiency and value.

Lead the development of the optimization practice. Your role includes building and nurturing a high-performance optimization team through your leadership, guidance, and mentorship to global team members and regional resources in Australia, Chile, and South Africa.

Champion Hatch\xe2\x80\x99s optimization practice and its offerings globally. You will establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within Hatch and our client base. You are expected to understand business requirements, identify pain points, propose suitable optimization solutions, and ensure alignment with business goals, ROI, and the successful deployment of optimization products and services to both internal and external clients.

Create and manage a portfolio of technology development projects. You\'ll partner with internal and external clients for use case exploration and proofpoint development to enrich and strengthen our optimization offerings, fostering continuous growth in our digital business.

Take the lead in developing and deploying cutting-edge optimization technologies and offerings. Your work will address the most challenging problems in the Metals, Energy, and Infrastructure sectors, driving value for our clients through automated and optimal decision-making.

Design and implement optimization algorithms and products at various levels, including mockup, prototype, and production solutions. You\'ll provide guidance and suggestions to all stakeholders in areas such as project scoping, requirement analysis, gap analysis, feasibility assessments, functional design and specifications, product development and configuration, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, production deployment, and technical support and training.

Collaborate closely with the Digital product team to enhance the Hatch Optimization Platform. Your technical insight and guidance on features roadmap will ensure the effective and efficient delivery of optimization products and offerings as a service.

Support Digital Go-to-Market team to expand the optimization project pipeline. This includes providing sales support in engaging with potential clients, articulating the value proposition of our optimization solutions, demonstrating the benefits of Hatch optimization offerings, developing optimization-related proposals, etc.

Establish Hatch\'s eminence in the market. You\'ll achieve this through delivering conference presentations, participating in industry forums, and publishing white papers and thought leadership articles. Your contributions will position Hatch as a leader in optimization within the industry.

You bring to the role:

Master\'s or Ph.D. degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years of operational or consulting experience in solving process and/or value chain optimization problems, with a proven track record of successfully developing and deploying optimization systems to solve real-world problems.

Strong technical expertise and deep knowledge of formulating and solving mathematical optimization problems such as LP, NLP, MINLP, CP, etc., with over 5 years of hands-on experience using commercial optimization solvers like CPLEX, Gurobi, FICO Xpress, or others.

Proficiency in one or more scripting languages to interface with various optimization solvers, such as C++, AMPL, Mosel, Python/Pyomo, etc.

Demonstrated leadership and management skills in designing and implementing business strategies to achieve ambitious goals.

In-depth business acumen and functional/technical knowledge in Metals, Energy, or Infrastructure industries, with a strong ability to define and communicate compelling, business-enabling technology visions and their business value. Proficiency in creating actionable roadmaps to achieve these visions from people, process, and technology perspectives.

Previous leadership experience in developing and deploying end-to-end optimization solutions in process industries (e.g., mining and metals, oil and gas, energy, etc.) or infrastructure industries (e.g., rail, ports, airlines, etc.). Knowledge and experience of mine-to-market value chain optimization is highly advantageours and considered a valuable asset for this role.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present complex concepts, ideas, and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to gain cooperation and respect.

Ability to positively influence, possessing the skills and abilities necessary to facilitate team building, client relations, negotiation, decision making, and creative problem-solving.

Proactive with a strong initiative, demonstrating an eagerness to break new ground and create opportunities for others.

The ability to keep up to date with the latest optimization trends, techniques, and best practices, determining how to incorporate the most suitable practices into Hatch.

Recognized in the market as a thought leader who drives industry trends related to advanced decision optimization technologies.

Good understanding of Industry 4.0 solutions such as Cloud and Edge Computing, Big Data Analytics, Digital Twins, ML/AI, etc.

Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Azure, SQL, analytic tools like Python, R, and/or Matlab, and data visualization tools like Power BI and/or Grafana is a plus.

Familiarity with ISA-95 and various enterprise management and control systems such as ERP, MES, PIMS, LIMS, CMMS, PLC/DCS, etc., is a plus.

Innovative and results-oriented, thriving in a complex and fast-paced work environment.

Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit and comfort working within a rapidly changing environment.

Ability to solve complex functional/process issues which cross organizational boundaries; ability to liaise and negotiate.

Undertake travel to client/project sites and/or attending industrial conferences as required.

Why join us?

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to make a difference * Collaborate on exciting
to develop innovative solutions

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

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 encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don\'t perfectly align with the skills we\'ve listed.

We\'re committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the of the 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.

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