Metallurgical Engineer Intern

SSR Mining Inc.; Nevada; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. invites applications for a Metallurgical Engineer Intern at the Marigold mine in Valmy, Nevada. This 10-week, full-time internship runs mid-May to mid-August with a 4x10 hours per day, reporting to the Chief Metallurgist.

Housing and relocation assistance are provided, and applicants must submit proof of enrollment and a 3.0+ GPA. Interns will work across metallurgical labs, assay labs, and the process plant, performing projects related to heap leaching and the Zadra strip

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled Metallurgical/related engineering student (full-time) at a accredited North American college or university.
• Must complete a minimum ten-week internship, report to Chief Metallurgist, and provide transcripts as attachments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in metallurgical lab, assay lab, and process plant activities.
• Support heap leach, Zadra strip circuit projects; help with safety inspections and housekeeping.
• Contribute to data analysis for labs and process plant; report findings to team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Self-starter

English proficiency

Lift 50 pounds

Education

Incoming Junior for Fall 2023

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

Metallurgical Engineer Intern# Careers## Metallurgical Engineer InternApply: Valmy, NV: Full time: Posted Today: R3600**Who Are We?** SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA and Canada. SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!**Job Description:**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.**Key Areas of Responsibility and Duties:*** 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.**Required Skills:*** 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.SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.