Pyrometallurgy Engineering Student

Requisition ID: 100787 

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 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? Apply today!

Hatch is seeking a motivated Process Engineering Co-op Student, specializing in pyrometallurgy, with an interest in an 8-, 12- or 16-month internship starting in January 2027. You will work on a variety of client-driven projects to support all sectors within the metals business. This role is based in Mississauga, ON.

What a Hatch co-op will offer you:

You will: 

• Be given opportunities to contribute to complex metals projects in meaningful ways

• Work on challenging problems and gain hands-on project experience

• Collaborate with diverse teams of technical experts locally and globally

• Work in a dynamic environment to apply your academic learning to solve real-world problems

• 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

Responsibilities:

• Solve engineering challenges pertaining to process metallurgy, high temperature thermochemistry, and pyrometallurgical processes for metals and critical minerals.

• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment and collaborative technical teams.

• Actively participate in the creation of technical reports and presentations to clients.

• Assist in the research and development of new metallurgical and process technologies.

• Assist with developing and testing process models and simulation tools.

• Assist with interpretation and analysis of simulation and field data as well as developing test work programs

• Assist with preparation of engineering deliverables and calculations, such as mass and energy balances, design criteria, engineering reports, facility layout, hazard studies, cost estimation, etc.

• Assist with project management tasks within the scope, schedule, and budget constraints provided by the process engineers and project managers

Education and Experience:

• Preference for 3rd or 4th year Engineering student,

• Preference for Chemical, Materials, and Metallurgical Engineering candidates

• Preference for previous co-op experiences or research / capstone project in a related field or topic.

• Strong academic record a must

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):

• Good understanding of process engineering and metals industry fundamentals as they apply to engineering challenges and projects

• Good knowledge of process metallurgy, high temperature thermochemistry, thermodynamics, and metallurgical / extractive / material processes.

• Good skills in preparing process and engineering calculations, mass & energy balances, and process drawings.

• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges, adapts and embraces change

• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Highly motivated, with a positive attitude and an ability to understand innovation, shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving

• Strong programming skills considered a major plus

Compensation:

Range: $26.00 - $33.00

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.

Why join us?

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

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• 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.

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