Mine Engineer Summer Intern

Kinross Gold Corporation; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking an entry-level engineer to learn blast engineering and short-range planning under the Chief Engineer. The role focuses on aligning daily tasks with Kinross values, identifying project goals early, and delivering a project outcome.

You will support day-to-day operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams across a mining environment. The position emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, and professional growth, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Interest and ability to learn blast design and short-range planning.
• Willingness to operate instrumentation in varying weather conditions.
• Proficiency with PC software for data analysis and reporting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of mining operations and maintenance.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to interact across levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated organizational and technical writing skills.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States full-time.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 2 years in engineering or related bachelor’s degree; 0–2 years experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company policies 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 or harm 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

Team player

Communication

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Technical writing

Strong PC skills

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, this person will learn entry-level engineering tasks with a focus on Blast Engineering and Short Ragne Planning while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values. Project goals will be identified early, based on skills and interest, to support day-to-day operations and finish with a project deliverable.

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. Interest and ability to work on highwall design and as-built wall control parameters and/or blast design and quality control.
2. 2. Ability to work and learn to operate instrumentation in the field in a variety of weather conditions and return to the office for data analysis and project development.
3. 3. Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
4. 4. Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
5. 5. General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations.
6. 6. Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
7. 7. Ability to work independently and as a member of the management team.
8. 8. Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
9. 9. Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
10. 10. Requires valid driver’s license.
11. 11. Minimum of 2 years in engineering or related bachelor’s degree and 0–2-year engineering experience.
12. 12. Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative.
13. 13. Hard working Team Player.
14. 14. Responsible for managing the RMGC Environmental Health and Safety Management system in his/her areas of responsibility.

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.