Pyrometallurgy Engineering Trainee

Hatch Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Mississauga, Canada is seeking a Pyrometallurgy Engineering Trainee to support multi-disciplinary teams on metals projects, including decarbonization initiatives and battery materials.

You will develop models, analyze data, and contribute to process design in a global project environment. The role offers exposure to practical engineering across sites and offices, mentorship from industry leaders, and opportunities to advance toward professional designation.

Qualifications

• Must be graduating in 2027 or recently graduated with an engineering degree in Materials/Metallurgical/Chemical.
• Strong academic record (top quintile).
• Able to evaluate metallurgical processes using high-temperature chemistry, heat and mass transfer, kinetics and thermodynamics.
• Able to program in popular languages for data processing and/or to develop numerical models for metallurgical processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Applying problem solving skills to complete project work.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team environment, with focus on assisting the process team.
• Assist with a wide range of metals projects, including critical metals for battery manufacturing.
• Assist with metal industry decarbonization projects to apply new technologies and approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Assist with developing process control, simulation, automation, prediction and operation models, with emphases on big-data and machine learning.
• Assist with interpretation of simulation and field data as well as developing test work programs.
• Assist with preparation of engineering documents and calculations, such as mass and energy balances, design criteria, engineering reports, process facility layout, hazard studies, cost estimation, etc.
• Assist with project management within the scope, schedule, and budget provided by the process engineers and project managers.
• Assist with analysis of on-site data and reporting.

Skills

Python

MatLab

C++

VBA

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Education

Engineering degree (Materials/Metallurgical/Chemical)

Job description

Pyrometallurgy Engineering Trainee

Date: Aug 10, 2026

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:101028

Job Category:Metals

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?

What Will a Career at Hatch Offer You:

You will:

• Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects around the world 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
• Gain relevant experience and support in obtaining your professional designation
• Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry
• Participate in local Professional Development Programs, 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:

• Applying problem solving skills to complete project work
• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team environment, with focus on assisting the process team
• Assist with wide range of metals projects, including critical metals for battery manufacturing
• Assist with metal industry decarbonization projects to apply new technologies and approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Assist with developing process control, simulation, automation, prediction and operation models, with emphases on big-data and machine learning
• Assist with interpretation of simulation and field data as well as developing test work programs
• Assist with preparation of engineering documents and calculations, such as mass and energy balances, design criteria, engineering reports, process facility layout, hazard studies, cost estimation, etc.
• Assist with project management within the scope, schedule, and budget provided by the process engineers and project managers
• Assist with analysis of on-site data and reporting

Education and Experience:

• Must be working towards graduating in 2027, or recently graduated, with an undergraduate or graduate Discipline(s) Engineering degree with a Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering specialization.
• Strong academic record (top quintile).
• Ability to evaluate ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgical processes by applying concepts of high-temperature chemistry, heat and mass transfer, kinetics and thermodynamics to assist in the modeling and design of process plants.
• Ability to program in popular languages for data processing and/or to develop numerical models for metallurgical processes.
• Ability to effectively utilize written and oral communication skills to describe, depict and explain their work to team members and clients.
• Must have proven skills with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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
• Adapts and embraces change
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Extractive / Process Metallurgy
• Thermodynamics and High Temperature Thermochemistry
• Popular Programming Languages (e.g., Python, MatLab, C++, VBA)

Compensation:

Range: $81,000.00 - $84,000.00

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

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

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.