Mine Ops II Student Intern

ASARCO

19h

About The Position

ASARCO LLC is a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest Copper producers, Grupo Mexico, which ranks third in the United States in Copper production. ASARCO LLC is a fully integrated miner, smelter, and refinery of copper in the United States with over 2,800 employees spanning across 4 sites in Arizona. We are looking for motivated students with a strong interest in the mining industry. Our internship program is 10 weeks long, in which you will receive important industry training and get involved in meaningful real-world projects like planning a program, designing a process, or implementing technology. The culmination of your program will include an opportunity to present your work to management at ASARCO & Grupo Mexico.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university on a full-time basis.
Must be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate level.
Must be majoring in Mining, Mining Engineering, Mining Technology, or closely related Engineering discipline
Excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.
Time management skills in performing multiple projects with various team members.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present findings and make recommendations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products
No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

Work to improve KPI reporting using Minesight outputs
Audit teams on use of the Minesight system
Work with drill and blast to scientifically track multiple variables in test shots
Catalogue and scan drawings
Assist mine technicians with mine duties
Sample blast holes
Paint ore control lathes and hole location rooster tails
Assist surveyor in staking ore control and blast hole patterns.