Metallurgy Internship — Hands-On Gold Mine (Summer 2026)

Cripple Creek & Victor Mining Company; Cripple Creek, Victor (CO, CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay: $32.71

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. seeks motivated undergraduates in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering for a full-time, paid internship in the Metallurgy Department at the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, CO.

The program runs May–August 2026 with flexible start/end dates based on coursework and business needs. You will support the metallurgical lab, perform tests, collect data, and contribute to reports while gaining exposure to cross-functional teams and real-world mining operations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with graduation date December 2026 or later.
• Majoring in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Capable of conducting technical research and producing clear, concise documentation.
• Must have valid work authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the metallurgical laboratory and assist with ongoing technical projects.
• Perform sample preparation, conduct process tests, collect and enter data, and contribute to report writing and analysis.
• Collaborate with metallurgists and other technical team members to solve real-world challenges.
• Gain exposure to other functional areas within the Metallurgy Department through potential cross-training opportunities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Project coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Technical research

Documentation

Education

Undergraduate in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

SSR Mining Inc. seeks motivated undergraduates in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering for a full-time, paid internship in the Metallurgy Department at the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, CO.

The program runs May–August 2026 with flexible start/end dates based on coursework and business needs. You will support the metallurgical lab, perform tests, collect data, and contribute to reports while gaining exposure to cross-functional teams and real-world mining operations.