Metallurgical Engineer Intern

SSR Mining Inc. • Valmy, NV

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About The Position

Marigold’s summer intern program is tailored to individuals who are currently enrolled in Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related field, as full-time students at an accredited, four-year college or university in North America. Internships typically run from mid-May to mid-August with a 4x10 (40 hours per week) dayshift schedule and will report to the Chief Metallurgist. By providing a structured program and access to the top minds and technology in mining today, the internship will equip students with the skills and experience to help prepare you for a successful career. Metallurgy interns will become familiar with large scale open pit run-of-mine heap leach mining operations.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete an internship lasting a minimum of ten (10) weeks at the Marigold mine in Valmy, Nevada, relocation assistance and housing is provided.
• Must be minimally classified as an incoming Junior for the Fall 2023 semester (proof of enrollment required – must submit with application as attachments).
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (transcripts required – must submit with application as attachments).
• Can have a maximum of two (2) internships with Marigold (this does NOT include summers as working for Marigold as a Summer Student).
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Must meet respirator standards and use respirators when required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in English, using all standard forms of business communication.
• Must be a self-starter and can complete work with little or no direct supervision.
• Candidate is able to routinely lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists in activities and development of procedures in metallurgical lab, assay lab, and process plant.
• Assists in activities in metallurgical lab, assay lab, process plant and heap leach as directed.
• Design and execute various projects related to heap leaching and/or the Zadra strip circuit.
• Perform work area housekeeping duties.
• Perform daily work area inspections and pre-op inspections of work areas and any light vehicles / equipment used.
• Determines if work areas are safe and free of hazards.
• Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
• Unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship including immediately reporting and mitigating spills and other environmental impacts.
• Analyzes and uses data for labs and process plant.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance and housing provided.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree