Industrial Hygiene Intern — Summer Field Sampling

SSR Mining Inc.; Valmy (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Intern for the Marigold Mine in Valmy, Nevada. The role reports to the Safety, Health & Security Manager and involves 10-hour shift work during May–August, with potential weekend and night shifts.

Responsibilities include IH sampling, training delivery, and assisting with inspections, health risk assessments, and controls implementation. This paid internship supports professional growth in occupational safety and health.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• Must complete an internship lasting a minimum of ten (10) weeks at the Marigold mine in Valmy, Nevada.
• Full time college student at Sophomore, Junior, Senior or graduate level majoring in Industrial Hygiene or closely related field.
• Must be minimally classified as an incoming Junior for the Fall 2021 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Leadership skills.
• Extensive skills using Microsoft computer systems.
• Comfortable giving presentations and speaking to large groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist IH Team in development of IH initiatives and sampling strategy for site.
• Coordinate IH sampling across site, and realization of other IH initiatives.
• Assist with MSHA inspections and sampling as directed.
• Assist in updating physical demands analyses and health risk assessments.
• Sample shipment, data entry, statistical analysis of samples.
• Implementation of controls, with an emphasis on engineering controls.
• Employee notification of sampling results.
• Assist divisions with toolbox and other training sessions as directed.
• Conduct new hire health trainings as directed.
• Maintain stock of IH sampling supplies and equipment calibration status.
• Provide health sampling, noise sampling, and biological sampling as needed.
• Monitor and audit effectiveness of all controls in place for health exposures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Full-time college student in Industrial Hygiene or related field

Incoming Junior for Fall 2021 (proof of enrollment required)

GPA 3.0 or higher (transcripts required)

Job description

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Intern for the Marigold Mine in Valmy, Nevada. The role reports to the Safety, Health & Security Manager and involves 10-hour shift work during May–August, with potential weekend and night shifts.

Responsibilities include IH sampling, training delivery, and assisting with inspections, health risk assessments, and controls implementation. This paid internship supports professional growth in occupational safety and health.