Mining Engineer - Intern

Northern Star Resources Limited; Delta Junction (AK); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 33 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Northern Star Resources Limited invites applications for a Mining Engineer Intern role based in Alaska, with a 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster. You will gain hands-on experience in mine planning, design, and operations while learning from senior engineers and geologists.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Mining or Geological Engineering programs, with strong fundamentals, proficient in Microsoft Office, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering or related field.
• Strong mining engineering knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Assist in preparing and reviewing mine plans using Deswik.
• Key contributor in Drill & Blast, Projects, Pastefill, Planning or Geotechnical teams.
• Conduct UG visits to observe mining operations and collect relevant data for analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe execution of mine plans.
• Work on technical projects as assigned by Senior Engineers

Connaissances

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mining fundamentals

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering

Related field

Outils

Deswik

Vulcan

Description du poste

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2 days ago Requisition ID: 1184

About Company:

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

About the Role:

As a Mining Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the planning, design, and operational aspects of mining projects within a dynamic and safety-focused environment. This role is designed to provide you with practical exposure to mining engineering principles, including resource estimation, mine design, and production optimization. You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers and geologists to support the development and implementation of efficient mining methods while adhering to environmental and safety regulations. The internship will also involve data collection, analysis, and reporting to contribute to ongoing projects and decision-making processes. Ultimately, this position aims to build your technical expertise and professional skills to prepare you for a successful career in the mining industry.

The roster for this position is 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off with the hiring point from Fairbanks, Alaska.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of mining engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with mining software such as Deswik or Vulcan
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the mining industry.
• Previous internship or project experience related to mining operations.
• Basic understanding of geotechnical concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and review of mine plans and designs using Deswik
• Key contributor in either the Drill & Blast, Projects, Pastefill, Planning or Geotechnical teams
• Conduct UG visits to observe mining operations and collect relevant data for analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe execution of mine plans.
• Work on technical projects as assigned by Senior Engineers

Skills:

The required skills, including foundational mining engineering knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, are essential for daily tasks such as data analysis, report writing, and effective communication with team members. Preferred skills like experience with mining software enable you to contribute more directly to mine planning and design activities, enhancing project efficiency. Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations ensures that your work supports compliance and promotes a safe working environment. Analytical and problem-solving abilities are applied when interpreting data and proposing practical solutions to operational challenges. Overall, these skills collectively empower you to support engineering teams effectively while developing your professional expertise in the mining sector.

When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.

Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.