Pyrometallurgy Co-Op Student Jobs

Requisition ID: 89659

Job Category: Campus

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 mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries 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.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities? Apply today!

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 (Pyrometallurgy) Co-op – Mississauga

Position Summary

Hatch is seeking a Process Engineering (Pyrometallurgy) Co-op Student with an interest in metallurgical processes / decarbonization for an 8 -12-month internship starting January 2024. Reporting to the Global Director of Pyrometallurgy, you will support local and international projects working from our Head Office in Mississauga.

You Will

What a Co-op at Hatch Will Offer You:

• Collaborate with diverse teams including world-leading experts, both locally and globally
• Participate in professional development programs such as Lunch & Learns, Student Showcase, Sustainability Week, Toastmasters, and more to develop your skills
• Be given opportunities to contribute to complex and important projects in meaningful ways
• Work on real-world problems and gain hands-on project experience
• Work in an exciting and dynamic environment where you can apply your academic learning daily
• Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees
• Benefit from mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry

We are 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

• Apply problem solving skills pertaining to various project and internal tasks
• Assist with interpretation and processing of simulation and field data.
• Preparation of project reports, presentations, and calculations
• Assist with process definition and selection, facility layout, hazard studies, and cost estimation
• Assist with development of design documents, calculations, and mass and energy balances
• Manage and perform other tasks within the scope, schedule, and budget provided by the process engineer
• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team environment, with focus on assisting the process team on client projects and internal technology development work

Education And Experience

• Ferrous and non-ferrous extractive metallurgy
• Ability to effectively utilize written and oral communication skills to communicate with clients and team members
• Pyrometallurgy / high temperature process metallurgy
• Process modeling, simulation, and digital application
• Basic understanding of concepts of heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, and metallurgical / chemical processes to assist in the process modeling and design of process plants.
• Strong academic record (top quintile)
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Decarbonization and process transformation
• Completed the 2nd year of a four-year degree program (B.Eng. / B.A.Sc.) in engineering, with focus / major in materials, metallurgical, chemical, or process engineering
• Project management and engineering consulting
• Basic understanding of ferrous metallurgy value chain and principles of extractive metallurgy
• Interest / experience in topics such as:
• Applied thermodynamics and heat and mass transfer

Competencies (knowledge, Skill, Attributes)

• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges
• Self starter and highly motivated, with a positive attitude
• Adapt to highly dynamic work environment and embraces change
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong research / theoretical / analytical ability a plus
• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering challenges and projects
• Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving, and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer programming ability a plus
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Relevant Courses / Major

• Applied / Computational Thermodynamics
• Materials Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Process / Plant Design
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Extractive Metallurgy

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

Why join us?

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Work with great people to make a difference
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Long term career development
• Flexible work environment
• 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 diversity of the communities 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.

[[req_postHashtag]]