Derek Santangelo
About Derek Santangelo
Derek Santangelo is an Aluminium Specialist in the Pyrometallurgy Group at Hatch, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He has over a decade of experience in various engineering roles at Bechtel Mining & Metals and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering from McGill University.
Work at Hatch
Derek Santangelo has been employed at Hatch as an Aluminium Specialist in the Pyrometallurgy Group since 2018. His role involves specializing in aluminium processes and technologies, contributing to various projects within the organization. Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he has accumulated over six years of experience in this position, where he applies his expertise in metallurgy to enhance project outcomes.
Previous Experience at Bechtel Mining & Metals
Prior to his current role at Hatch, Derek Santangelo worked at Bechtel Mining & Metals in several capacities. He served as a Study Manager from 2015 to 2018, overseeing project studies. He held the position of Deputy Engineering Manager in Bahrain for one year from 2016 to 2017. His earlier roles included Carbon Area Engineer from 2007 to 2010, Pre-Operational Testing Engineer from 2006 to 2007, and Mechanical Engineer from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he was a Carbon Area Manager for eight months in 2012 in Montreal.
Education and Expertise
Derek Santangelo earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering from McGill University, completing his studies from 2001 to 2005. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role and previous positions within the engineering and metallurgy sectors.
Career Timeline
Derek Santangelo's career spans multiple roles and responsibilities primarily at Bechtel Mining & Metals before joining Hatch. His career began as a Mechanical Engineer in 2005, followed by various engineering roles, including a significant tenure as a Carbon Area Engineer and Study Manager. His diverse experience in engineering and project management has shaped his current specialization in aluminium within the Pyrometallurgy Group.