Requisition ID: 49723

Job Category:Metals

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, we understand that challenges are changing rapidly in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

Hatch has been serving the world’s mining and metals industry with studies, design, engineering, development of innovative technologies, and project and construction management through to commissioning and operations for both greenfield and brownfield facilities.

As the mining industry faces new challenges, our focus is on innovation. Join us in helping our clients create measurable improvements to their operations throughout the entire mining lifecycle value chain.

Title:Process Engineering (High Pressure Metallurgy)16-month Internship - Mississauga

Position Summary:   

Hatch is seeking a Process Engineering (High Pressure Metallurgy) Internwith an interest in metals processing for a12 - 16-monthinternship starting May 2020. Reporting to theGlobal Director of High-Pressure Metallurgy, you will supportlocal and international projectsworking from our Mississauga Head Office.

What a Co-op at Hatch Will Offer You: 

You will: 

• Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects in meaningful ways 
• Work on problems and gain experience in the office and on project sites  
• Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally 
• Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning on a daily basis 
• Benefit from informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry 

• Participate in local lunch and learns, Student Showcase, Sustainability Week, Toastmasters, and more to develop your skills 
• Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees   

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities. 

Responsibilities: 

• Problem solving skills pertaining to project work; 
• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team environment, with focus on assisting the process team; 
• Assistance with development of design criteria, mass and energy balances; 
• Assistance with Interpretation of simulation data, and field data as well as development of test work programs; 

• Assistance with preliminary equipment sizing, materials selection, process facility layout, hazard studies, and cost estimation; 
• Management of work within the scope, schedule, and budget provided by the process engineer. 
• Report writing. 

Education and Experience:

• Interest in extractive metallurgy, mining and metals. 
• 3rd or 4th year student pursuing adegreein Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering from a recognized university; 
• Strong academic record. 
• Ability to evaluatemetals(copper, nickel, cobalt, lead, zinc, tin, lithium, potash, phosphate, vanadium, uraniumetc.)processes by applying concepts of chemistry,heat andmass transfer,andthermodynamicsto assist in the process modeling and design ofprocess plants.
• Ability to effectively utilize written and oral communication skills to describe, depict and explain their work to other team members. 

• Must have proven skills with MS Excel, Word, and Power Point. 

Competencies(knowledge, skill, attributes):  

• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects  
• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges  

• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving, and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges 
• Highly motivated, with a positive attitude and an ability to understand innovation

• Adapts and embraces change 

Relevant Courses:

• Chemical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering

• Materials Engineering
• Extractive Metallurgy

To be considered, you must submit:  cover letter, resume and unofficial or official transcript.  

We are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any special needs requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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