Requisition ID: 101831

Job Category: Campus

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

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!

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Hatch is seeking a Hydrometallurgy Process Intern. Reporting to the Metals group, you will support offices globally working from our Salt Lake City, UT office location.

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.

At Hatch, we greatly value in-person interaction and collaboration and are therefore an in-office environment. While flexibility is always provided to work remotely when needed, we encourage our teams to be in the office for most of the time. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

Hatch will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, metallurgical engineering, extractive metallurgy, or a relevant field
• Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Assist in studies for various commodities including rare earths, critical minerals and battery metals related projects
• Prepare design calculations and develop of mass balance models in simulation software (METSIM, SysCAD, IDEAS etc)
• Evaluate process alternatives and equipment/technology selection
• Evaluate materials of construction
• Provide process design requirements to designers and review their plant layout developments
• Prepare process equipment data sheets, including technical details and duties as required
• Ensure process specifications portray the appropriate information and design intent
• Write process descriptions and control philosophies
• Work with the project team to prepare capital and operating cost estimates
• Provide technical input/direction and assign work to designers, technicians, and others
• Liaise with clients, contractor representatives, and/or project field personnel as necessary to assist with meeting key project deliverables

You bring to the role:

• Strong academic record

• Previous co-op or summer work terms within metallurgical or chemical process plants or engineering is an asset  

• Academic or work experience with process modelling, process equipment and developing process engineering deliverables is an asset 

• 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

Requirements for all sectors:

• To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change. Read more here: Hatch Manifesto
• Perform assignments related to your sector
• Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects
• Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications
• Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects
• Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers as and when needed

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Join a top employer in the industry

What we offer:

• Opportunities to contribute to complex projects around the world in meaningful ways

• Work on problems and gain experience relevant to your field of study in an office environment

• Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally.

• Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning daily

• Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry

• Participate in local Lunch & Learns, Hatch Charity Events, Student Showcases, and more to develop your skills
• Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees

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

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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