Keenan Collins
About Keenan Collins
Keenan Collins is a Process Engineer In Training at Hatch in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with a background in chemical engineering and mineral processing. He has experience in designing automated systems for the mining and metals industry and has worked with various companies, including PotashCorp and The Mosaic Company.
Work at Hatch
Keenan Collins has been employed at Hatch since 2019 as a Process Engineer-In-Training. His role involves applying his engineering knowledge to various projects within the company. Prior to this position, he worked as a Process Engineering Summer Student at Hatch from 2018 to 2019 for a duration of nine months. During his time at Hatch, he has gained experience in designing automated sampler systems specifically for the mining and metals industry.
Education and Expertise
Keenan Collins obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with a Mineral Processing Option from the University of Saskatchewan. His studies spanned from 2013 to 2019, providing him with a solid foundation in chemical engineering principles. He has developed expertise in designing automated sampler systems and is skilled in discrete event modelling using software such as Arena and AnyLogic.
Background
Before his tenure at Hatch, Keenan Collins gained practical experience as a Process Engineer Intern at PotashCorp from 2016 to 2017, where he worked for one year. He also held a position at The Mosaic Company as Document Control - Continuous Improvement in 2015 for three months. These roles contributed to his understanding of process engineering within the mining sector.
Project Experience
Keenan Collins has project experience in designing direct and indirect fired rotary roaster, kiln, and calciner systems for the processing of various minerals, including uranium, gold, silver, and lead. This experience highlights his capability in handling complex engineering projects within the mining and metals industry.