Mine Engineering Intern
At a glance
- Location
- Valmy, NV
- Work type
- Onsite
- Category
- Engineering
Mine Engineering Intern position for full-time mining engineering students in a structured summer program; located in Valmy, NV; responsibilities include coordinating mining, mechanical, and civil projects, budgeting, and exposure to large-scale open pit run-of-mine heap leach mining operations; program runs from mid-May to mid-August.
Location: Valmy, NV
Who Are We?
SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.
SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!
Job Description
Marigold’s summer intern program is tailored to individuals who are currently enrolled in mining-related degrees as full-time students at an accredited, four-year college or university in North America. Internships typically run from mid-May to mid-August. By providing a structured program and access to the top minds and technology in mining today, your internship will equip you with the skills and experience to help prepare you for a successful career. Mine Engineering interns will become familiar with large scale open pit run-of-mine heap leach mining operations.
Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties
The key responsibilities of the Mine Engineering Intern include, but are not limited to the following:
Assists in coordinating mining, mechanical, civil and other engineering projects to include developing a scope of work, generating cost estimate and preparing a project information package
Assists in evaluating current systems and processes and implement optimizations to improve efficiencies
Participates in project work including project development, budgeting, engineering, purchasing, construction, cost control, quality controls and implementation
Develops engineering projects utilizing new technology to constantly upgrade and improve safety efficiencies, cost controls and protection of the environment
Promotes and initiate positive employee relations designed to facilitate teamwork and job satisfaction through participation
Participates with operating and maintenance departments in problem solving efforts to improve safety, efficiencies, cost controls, and protection of the environment
Assists operating and maintenance departments in the implementation of new technology
Participates in Long Range Planning, Short Range Planning, Ore Control, Surveying, Technical Support, or Geology as assigned
Key Relationships
This role requires frequent interaction with department employees, supervision, management and on a regular basis
Required Skills
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Required Education and Experience
Full time college student at the Sophomore, Junior, Senior or graduate level majoring in Mining Engineering or closely related field
SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.