Mechanical Engineering Trainee, High Pressure Metallurgy - Graduate

Requisition ID: 93931 

Job Category: Campus; Metals 

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!

Looking to take the next step in your career?

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. 

The High-Pressure Metallurgy Group is part of the Base Metals division within Hatch. The group is responsible for the design, construction and commissioning of autoclaves used globally for the recovery of minerals such as gold, nickel, uranium and other precious metals.

Position Summary:
 

The Hatch Metals & Mining group is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Trainee new graduate, with an interest in High Pressure Metallurgy. Reporting to the High Pressure Metallurgy Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will support projects locally and globally based out of our Mississauga Head Office location.

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 when applicable
• Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally
• Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning on a daily basis
• Gail 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.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Assist in studies for various commodity related projects, including projects involving proprietary high pressure and high temperature autoclave technology for extraction of copper, gold, silver, nickel, alumina and other metals.
• Preparation of design calculations, documentation and development of equipment calculations and technical specifications for purchase of a wide range of mechanical equipment.
• Evaluate Process Alternatives and/or Equipment/Technology Selection trade-off studies.
• Evaluate suitable Materials of Construction (MOC) for various pieces of process mechanical equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, flash vessels, agitators, tanks, pumps, process piping, etc.)
• Participate in equipment design reviews and plant layout developments.
• Perform mechanical equipment sizing, and provide input to drawings, prepare process equipment data sheets, and specifications including technical details and duties as required.
• Ensuring mechanical process equipment specifications portray the appropriate information and process design intent.
• Participate in process hazard review studies (e.g. HAZID / HAZOP)
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Potential to specialize in Finite Element Analyses (FEA) to perform thermal and stress analysis of different equipment and components.
• Working with the project team to provide input to capital and operating cost estimates.
• Providing technical input/direction and assigning work to designers, technicians and others, as required for various projects.
• Liaise with clients, equipment suppliers/vendors, contractor representatives and/or project field personnel as necessary to assist with meeting key project deliverables.

You bring to the role:

• Must be working towards graduating in 2025, or recently graduated, with a Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited University.
• Excel academically while being actively involved in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities at school or in the community.
• Previous coop or summer work terms within a mechanical engineering team is an asset.
• Academic or work experience with mechanical equipment design related to metallurgical process equipment, including ASME pressure vessel and heat exchanger design, tanks, and/or other process equipment is an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites including remote sites.

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.

To be considered you must submit a Resume, Transcript (official or unofficial) and a cover letter.

Why join us?

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

What we offer you?

• 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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