Hydrometallurgy Student

Hatch Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable practices in the mining sector. As a Hydrometallurgy Student, you'll gain hands-on experience while collaborating with diverse teams on innovative projects. This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a dynamic environment, contributing to real-world solutions in metals processing. With a commitment to mentorship and professional development, you will be part of a team that values creativity and problem-solving. If you're eager to make a positive impact in the industry, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Mentorship Opportunities

Charitable Activities

Social Events

Lunch and Learns

Sustainability Week

Student Showcase

Toastmasters Participation

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year student in relevant engineering field.
• Strong academic record and ability to evaluate metal processes.
• Proven skills with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of design criteria and mass balances.
• Support interpretation of simulation and field data.
• Manage work within scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Chemistry Concepts

Heat and Mass Transfer

Thermodynamics

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Chemical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Extractive Metallurgy

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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Date: May 5, 2025

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:94983

Job Category:Campus

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 inmining , 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!

Looking to get the most out of your upcoming internship?

Hatch is seeking a Hydrometallurgy Student with an interest in metals processing for an internship starting Fall 2025. Reporting to the Global Director of Hydrometallurgy, you will support local and international projects working from our Mississauga Head Office.

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.

Whata Co-op at Hatch Will Offer You:

You will:

• Be givenopportunities to contribute to complex projectsin meaningful ways
• Work on problems andgain project experience
• Collaborate withdiverse teams locally and globally
• Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learningon a daily basis
• Benefit frominformal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry
• Participate in locallunch and learns, Student Showcase, SustainabilityWeek, Toastmasters, and moreto develop your skills
• Joinin charitable, social, and sports activitieswith other Hatch employees

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

As the selected candidate, you will:

• Problem solving skills pertaining to project work;
• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team environment, with focus on assisting theprocessteam;
• Assistance with development of design criteria, mass and energy balances;
• Assistance withInterpretation ofsimulationdata, 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 theprocess engineer.

You bring to the role:

• 3rdor 4thyear student pursuing a relevant Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy degree from a recognized University.
• Strong academic record.
• Ability to evaluate metals(copper, nickel, cobalt, lead, zinc, tin, lithium, potash, phosphate, vanadium, uranium etc.)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, andPower Point.

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):

• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they applytoengineering problems and projects.
• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellentorganizationalskillsandattention to detail.
• Strong written and verbalcommunicationskills.
• 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.
• Adaptsand embraces change.

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

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

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.

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