Metallurgical Engineer Intern

SSR Mining Inc.•Valmy, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, as well as development and exploration assets in the USA and Canada. Its Marigold summer internship program is designed for full-time students enrolled in Metallurgical Engineering or a closely related field at an accredited four-year college or university in North America. The internship provides a structured program and exposure to mining professionals and technology, preparing students for a career in mining. Interns become familiar with large-scale open-pit run-of-mine heap-leach operations. Internships typically run from mid-May to mid-August. The schedule is 4x10, totaling 40 hours per week, on a day shift. The intern reports to the Chief Metallurgist. The position is at the Marigold mine in Valmy, Nevada; relocation assistance and housing are provided. Candidates must be able to complete an internship lasting at least ten weeks.

Requirements

Be enrolled full-time in Metallurgical Engineering or a closely related field at an accredited four-year college or university in North America.
Be at least an incoming junior for the Fall 2023 semester; proof of enrollment must be submitted with the application.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; transcripts must be submitted with the application.
Be able to complete an internship of at least ten weeks at the Marigold mine in Valmy, Nevada.
Have no more than two internships with Marigold; summers working for Marigold as a Summer Student do not count toward this limit.
Have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Be at least 18 years old.
Meet respirator standards and use respirators when required.
Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Communicate effectively in English using standard forms of business communication.
Be self-motivated and able to complete work with little or no direct supervision.
Be able to routinely lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist with activities and development of procedures in the metallurgical lab, assay lab, and process plant.
Assist with activities in the metallurgical lab, assay lab, process plant, and heap leach as directed.
Design and execute projects related to heap leaching and/or the Zadra strip circuit.
Perform housekeeping duties in work areas.
Perform daily work-area inspections and pre-operation inspections of work areas and any light vehicles or equipment used.
Determine whether work areas are safe and free of hazards, and perform Field Level Risk Assessments.
Report and mitigate spills and other environmental impacts immediately.
Analyze and use data for laboratories and the process plant.