Mineral Processing Coop - Vancouver

Hatch; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Hatch in Vancouver is seeking a Mineral Processing Coop to join our team. You will work closely with senior engineers to apply analytical and planning skills to design processes for metals projects in North America and beyond.

This role develops knowledge in process design, project engineering and financial analysis across concept to execution and operation, with opportunities to contribute to CAPEX/OPEX, vendor evaluations, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Processing Engineering or Chemical Engineering is required.
• Excellent analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to interact successfully with all levels of staff, clients and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provide Process Engineering design support to multidiscipline teams on brownfield, greenfield, de-bottlenecking, construction, expansion, and operations projects.
• Participate in the development of Process Design Criteria, Process Flow Diagrams and Mass Balances in a variety of commodities.
• Basic design/specification and detailed design of process equipment, technical selection, calculations, sizing.
• Preparing RFQs, including specifications, scopes of work and data sheets.
• Evaluate Vendor quotations for technical adequacy, budgetary constraints and client requirements.
• Preparing CAPEX, OPEX, and project reports.
• Preparing and checking documents, calculations and drawing deliverables.

Skills

Analytical writing and oral skills

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Stakeholder interaction ability

Education

Mining & Mineral Processing Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID102167-Posted09/29/2026

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 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?

Hatch is currently seeking a Mineral Processing Coop position in our Vancouver Office. If you have strong technical and interpersonal skills, and are excited by the mining industry, we want to hear from you.

Working closely with our senior engineers and designers, your primary role will be to act as a technical resource on challenging projects. You will apply analytical, conceptual, research, and planning skills to design various processes for precious metals and base metals projects in North America and around the world.

The position will allow the candidate to directly apply and develop his or her knowledge in process design, project engineering and financial analysis at various levels of the project life-cycle, from concept to execution and operation.

What will you do?

• Provide Process Engineering design support to multidiscipline teams on brownfield, greenfield, de-bottle necking, construction, expansion, and operations projects
• Participate in the development of Process Design Criteria, Process Flow Diagrams and Mass Balances in a variety of commodities
• Basic design/specification and detailed design of process equipment, technical selection, calculations, sizing
• Preparing RFQs, including specifications, scopes of work and data sheets
• Evaluate Vendor quotations for technical adequacy, budgetary constraints and client requirements
• Preparing CAPEX, OPEX, and project reports
• Preparing and checking documents, calculations and drawing deliverables

What you’ll bring

• Actively progressing a Bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Processing Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
• Excellent analytical, writing and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to interact successfully with all levels of staff, clients and vendors

Qualifications

Candidates who have excelled in their studies at the undergraduate and graduate level in the discipline and knowledge of Mining & Mineral Processing Engineering are sought. In addition to demonstrating strong academic performance, candidates require good communication skills, an aptitude for working on multi-disciplinary teams, and a commitment to achieving engineering excellence. Candidates are requested to submit their cover letters, résumés and must submit transcripts (official/unofficial) as one MS Word file.

Compensation

Range: $26.00 - $34.00

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Note: Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

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.