Mine Engineering Intern

SSR Mining Inc.; Valmy (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. invites qualified students to join our Mine Engineering Intern program in the United States as a summertime opportunity. You will work with cross-functional teams on open pit operations, safety, and environmental practices while gaining hands-on project experience.

The internship runs mid-May to mid-August and targets sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students majoring in Mining Engineering or a related field. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating mining, mechanical, civil and other engineering projects with scope of work, cost estimates and project packages.
• Assists in evaluating current systems and processes and implements optimizations to improve efficiencies.
• Participates in project work including development, budgeting, procurement, cost control and quality controls.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Mining Engineering or related field

Job description

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, Turkey, 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 mining-related degrees as full-time students at an accredited, four-year college or university in North America. Internships typically run from mid-May to mid-August. By providing a structured program and access to the top minds and technology in mining today, your internship will equip you with the skills and experience to help prepare you for a successful career. Mine Engineering interns will become familiar with large scale open pit run-of-mine heap leach mining operations.

Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:

The key responsibilities of the Mine Engineering Intern include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in coordinating mining, mechanical, civil and other engineering projects to include developing a scope of work, generating cost estimate and preparing a project information package
• Assists in evaluating current systems and processes and implement optimizations to improve efficiencies
• Participates in project work including project development, budgeting, engineering, purchasing, construction, cost control, quality controls and implementation
• Develops engineering projects utilizing new technology to constantly upgrade and improve safety efficiencies, cost controls and protection of the environment
• Promotes and initiate positive employee relations designed to facilitate teamwork and job satisfaction through participation
• Participates with operating and maintenance departments in problem solving efforts to improve safety, efficiencies, cost controls, and protection of the environment
• Assists operating and maintenance departments in the implementation of new technology
• Participates in Long Range Planning, Short Range Planning, Ore Control, Surveying, Technical Support, or Geology as assigned

Key Relationships:

• This role requires frequent interaction with department employees, supervision, management and on a regular basis

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Required Education and Experience:

• Full time college student at the Sophomore, Junior, Senior or graduate level majoring in Mining Engineering or closely related field

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.