Metallurgy Summer Intern

Kinross Gold Corporation; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation seeks an entry-level Metallurgy trainee to support the Metallurgy Supervisor. You will learn core project tasks and align daily work with Kinross values while gaining exposure to environmental health and safety practices.

Responsibilities cover policy compliance, performance tracking, and teamwork with maintenance and milling staff. Strong communication and organizational skills help you contribute effectively in a fast-paced mining environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States full-time.
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities.
• Understanding of mining, milling, and maintenance operations.
• Proficient PC skills: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
• Willingness to adhere to safety, environmental, and code of conduct policies.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company policies including safety, environment, confidentiality, and code of conduct.
• Meet or exceed performance expectations.
• Exercise discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Work without risk or harm to self and others.
• Maintain punctuality and regular attendance.
• Help develop other department personnel.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Multilingual

Education

Metallurgy-related coursework/Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Under the direction of the Metallurgy Supervisor, this person will learn entry-level metallurgy project tasks while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.

Essential Functions

1. Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
2. Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
3. Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
4. Works without risk or harm to self and others.
5. Punctuality and regular attendance required.
6. Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
7. Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

1. Responsible to manage the RMGC Environmental Health and Safety Management system in his/her areas of responsibility.
2. Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
3. General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations.
4. Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
5. Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
6. Ability to work independently and also as a member of the management team.
7. Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
8. Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
9. Requires valid driver’s license.
10. Minimum of 2 years towards metallurgy or related Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 year metallurgy experience.
11. Strong communication skills.
12. Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative.
13. Hard working Team Player.
14. Multilingual skills a plus.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Strategic Effectiveness
Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.
External Engagement
Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.
Business Focus
Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.
Living the Kinross Values
Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.