Health and Safety Intern
About The Position
Coeur Mining’s summer internship program provides real-world, on-the-job experience at a U.S. operating mine site. Interns receive mentorship from industry professionals and take ownership of projects with a tangible impact on the mine. Interns also collaborate creatively and technically on a group presentation about an area for company improvement. The program concludes with an expenses-paid trip to Chicago, where interns present their projects, meet and learn from company leaders, and network with early-career participants across the company. This internship focuses on health and safety, with potential areas of study including Occupational Safety and Health and Industrial Hygiene. The role is based at a mine site and involves working in varied conditions and environments, including outdoors, as well as walking on slopes and uneven ground and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5; a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without current or future employment sponsorship.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Demonstrated leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Strong academic performance in relevant coursework.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Safety-conscious mindset and commitment to following safety protocols.
- Ability to work in all conditions and environments, with varying amounts of time outdoors.
- Ability to occasionally lift 25 pounds.
- Ability to walk daily up and down slopes and over uneven ground.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Responsibilities
- Gain on-the-job experience at a U.S. operating mine site.
- Work with industry professionals who provide mentorship throughout the summer.
- Take ownership of projects with a tangible impact on the mine.
- Collaborate with other interns on a group presentation highlighting a company area of improvement.
- Present the group project to company leaders in Chicago and participate in learning and networking activities.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored housing.
- Bus service from Lovelock, Fallon, and Winnemucca.
- Travel pay for employees outside the bus service area.
- Expenses-paid trip to Chicago as part of the internship program.
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Career Level
Intern
