Rob Fraser
About Rob Fraser
Rob Fraser serves as the Global Director of Hydrometallurgy at Hatch, where he has worked since 2016. He has over 16 years of experience at Hatch in various roles and played a significant part in the Voisey’s Bay nickel processing facilities project.
Current Role at Hatch
Rob Fraser serves as the Global Director of Hydrometallurgy at Hatch, a position he has held since 2016. He operates from the Toronto, Canada area, where he oversees hydrometallurgical projects and initiatives. His leadership focuses on advancing technologies and processes within the field, contributing to Hatch's reputation in the industry.
Previous Experience at Hatch
Fraser has a long history with Hatch, having worked there in various roles from 2000 to 2016. He served as the Director of Non-Ferrous Operational Services and the Director of Electrometallurgical and SX Group. His responsibilities included overseeing projects and managing teams, significantly impacting the company's operations in the non-ferrous sector.
Key Projects and Contributions
Fraser played a pivotal role in the Voisey’s Bay nickel processing facilities project, where he was involved in the construction management of a hydrometallurgical demonstration plant. Additionally, he contributed to the feasibility design for the Yabulu Extension Project and served as the Module Construction Manager and Principal Process Commissioning on the Voisey’s Bay Demonstration plant.
Educational Background
Rob Fraser studied at the University of Tasmania, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry from 1986 to 1991. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in metallurgical engineering and process optimization.
Early Career Experience
Before joining Hatch, Fraser spent nine years with Pasminco (now Nyrstar) as a plant metallurgist, where he gained extensive operations experience. He focused on commissioning, plant optimization, and coordination of process test work improvement programs, which contributed to his expertise in the field.