Geology Summer Intern: Field & Lab (Housing Included)

Kinross Gold Corporation; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation offers a summer internship for a geology student to gain hands-on experience in the mining industry while supporting the geologic staff.

Housing will be provided for the duration of the internship, with responsibilities including pit mapping, ore control, field mapping, geochemical sampling and drill rig sampling.

You will assist senior staff, perform sample preparation and storage, maintain safety standards, and contribute to special projects and reporting.

Qualifications

• Must possess a professional attitude toward responsibilities.
• Must be able to work with little supervision and with others.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner and adhere to RMGC safety standards.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• General understanding of mining operations, milling and maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge of PC software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation).
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the management team.
• Strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.
• Minimum of 2 years towards geology or related Bachelor’s degree; 0–2 years geology experience preferred.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Requires valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assists the staff geologist in pit mapping and ore control.
• Assists the exploration geologist in field mapping and geochemical sampling.
• Assists staff geologist in slope monitoring and pit dewatering projects.
• Performs drill rig sampling and drill monitoring in development and exploration drilling.
• Assists staff geologist on special projects (blasted muck movement, pit water chemistry, etc.).
• Performs sample preparation, cataloging, and storage tasks.
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Exercising discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Independent work

Education

Geology / Bachelor’s degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation offers a summer internship for a geology student to gain hands-on experience in the mining industry while supporting the geologic staff.

Housing will be provided for the duration of the internship, with responsibilities including pit mapping, ore control, field mapping, geochemical sampling and drill rig sampling.

You will assist senior staff, perform sample preparation and storage, maintain safety standards, and contribute to special projects and reporting.