Metallurgy Summer Intern

Careermine; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross is seeking an entry‑level metallurgy project assistant at Round Mountain, NV. You will learn daily metallurgy tasks under the Metallurgy Supervisor, aligning work with Kinross values.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and growth within the mining operations, with responsibilities spanning data handling, teamwork, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years towards metallurgy or related Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years metallurgy experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• General understanding of mining operations, milling and maintenance.
• Basic PC skills: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates organizational and technical writing skills.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States full-time.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Multilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Multilingual

Written skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (metallurgy)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Round Mountain is an open‑pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open‑pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach. Kinross began operating the mine in 2003, and it has since become a continuous improvement leader in the Company’s portfolio. Round Mountain poured its 15 millionth ounce in 2018. Round Mountain and the nearby Bald Mountain mine make up Kinross' Nevada operations.

The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.

Job Summary

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

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

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

Kinross Competencies

• 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.

Legislative Requirements

• Background Check required
• US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).