Amanda Defela, Ing.
About Amanda Defela, Ing.
Amanda Defela is a Process Engineer at Hatch in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with a strong background in chemical engineering and biochemistry. She has demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills throughout her career, specializing in hydrometallurgy projects within the mining and metals industry.
Work at Hatch
Amanda Defela has been employed at Hatch in various capacities since 2016. She began her career as a Junior Process Engineer, serving in this role for three years until 2019 in the Montreal, Canada Area. Following this, she advanced to the position of Intermediate Process Engineer, where she worked for two years until 2021. Since 2021, she has been serving as a Process Engineer. Throughout her tenure at Hatch, Amanda has demonstrated leadership qualities, problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to safety.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Defela holds two degrees from the University of Ottawa. She earned her Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Chemical Engineering from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry during the same period. Her educational background includes a focus on alternative energy sources and recombinant protein production, providing her with a solid foundation for her engineering career.
Background
Prior to her roles at Hatch, Amanda gained diverse experience in the engineering field. She worked as a Researcher in Drug Development and Testing at the National Research Council Canada for three months in 2014. In 2015, she served as a PNA Junior Contact Engineer at Imperial Oil for three months. Her early experiences contributed to her technical industrial expertise in unit monitoring and process design, particularly in the oil and gas sector.
Achievements
Amanda Defela specializes in hydrometallurgy projects within the mining and metals industry. Her work has involved significant contributions to process design and monitoring, showcasing her technical skills and commitment to safety. She is recognized for her outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, which have been essential in her engineering roles.