Chemical/Metallurgical Internship (Summer 2021)
Company Overview:
Hibbing Taconite is a leading iron ore mining company which began production in 1976 and has an annual plant capacity of 8.0 million tons of iron ore. ArcelorMittal, US Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs are partners in Hibbing Taconite, with ArcelorMittal owning a majority stake. ArcelorMittal is the managing agent.
Location : Hibbing Taconite is located in Hibbing, MN on the Iron Range. We are located approximately 75 miles Northwest of Duluth, MN.
Summary of Principal Functions: The Process Engineering Intern will be responsible for supporting the site Process Engineering department and completing several special projects and initiatives.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Complete all tasks safely and in accordance with Cliffs Core Values
- Development of plant sampling programs
- Analysis of test data
- Design, conduct and interpret laboratory scale experiments
- Provide recommendations for continuous improvement to reduce operating costs and improve process performance
- Participate in site meetings
- Complete project reports
- Other duties as assigned by staff
- Past Project Examples:
- Sampling and analysis of rougher tails
- Sampling and analysis of finisher tails
- Audit on balling drum for sizing, bentonite, etc.
- Audit of roll screens and roll feeders
- Furnace camera and atomizing air improvement assistance
- DOE (Design of Experiments) on atomizing air project
- DOE for new product testing program
- Pilot plant and test plan for innovative water treatment process development
Education Needed: Candidate must be enrolled in an accredited school or university and currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or other related field.
Experience Needed: No previous experience required. Ability to perform mass and energy balance and understanding of statistics preferred.
We take safety seriously. We require that all employees wear metatarsal steel toed boots while working in our facilities.