Caroline Palmer
About Caroline Palmer
Caroline Palmer is a Specialist Process Engineer with over 24 years of experience at Hatch in Brisbane, Australia. She holds degrees in Chemical Engineering and Technical Management, and has developed expertise in process modeling and simulation across various commodities.
Work at Hatch
Caroline Palmer has been employed at Hatch as a Specialist Process Engineer since 2000. Over her 24 years at the company, she has contributed to various projects, particularly in the field of process engineering. Her role involves building and reviewing process simulations for metallurgical flowsheets, focusing on commodities such as nickel, cobalt, uranium, and copper. She also trains new graduates in the use of specialized software required for process simulations, enhancing their skills in tools like METSIM and IDEAS.
Education and Expertise
Caroline Palmer holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from McMaster University, where she studied from 1997 to 1999. She also earned a Graduate Diploma in Management (Technical Management) from Chifley Business School, completing her studies from 2007 to 2014. Earlier, she studied Chemical Engineering at McGill University from 1994 to 1996 and obtained a College Diploma in Health Sciences from CEGEP - John Abbott College between 1992 and 1994. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in process modelling, utilizing specialized software such as METSIM, IDEAS, OLI, HSC Chemistry, and Limn.
Background
Caroline Palmer began her career with a Student Engineering Internship at Aker Kvaerner from 1996 to 1997. She then transitioned to a Junior Process Engineer role at the same company for six months in 1999. Following this, she joined Hatch in 2000, where she has developed a focus on nickel projects, including the development of process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment sizing, and operating cost analysis before specializing in process modelling.
Professional Development
Throughout her career, Caroline Palmer has demonstrated a commitment to professional development, particularly in training new graduates in specialized software for process simulations. Her experience in building and reviewing process simulations has equipped her with the skills necessary to enhance the capabilities of emerging engineers in the field. This focus on training reflects her dedication to fostering the next generation of process engineers.