Nevada Gold Mines 2027 Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering Co-op Program

Nevada Gold Mines; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fully furnished housing and personalVE

Return travel

Mine-site bus transportation

PPE and gear

Dynamic, high-performing team

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) invites a motivated metallurgical/chemical engineering student to join a co-op placement at the world’s largest gold-producing complex. You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and support teams to drive projects from design to commissioning.

The role emphasizes environmental compliance, process improvement, and data-driven automation initiatives. A strong academic record and commitment starting January 2027 are required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate metallurgy/chemical engineering program.
• Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies.
• Minimum eight-month commitment starting in January 2027.
• Ability to research, analyze information, and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes (preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Basic knowledge of modelling/simulation tools (JKSIMMET, METSIM) (preferred).
• Ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with production and maintenance supervision and other departments to ensure environmental compliance and safe plant operation.
• Assist projects through all stages of design, construction, and commissioning.
• Support automation initiatives for data collection and process variance control.
• Contribute to process assessments to maximize throughput and reduce costs.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental protection for employees and assets.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Research & analysis

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or graduate metallurgy/chemical engineering program

Two years of undergraduate studies

Tools

JKSIMMET

METSIM

Job description

Job Description

Are you a metallurgical/chemical engineering student interested in a co-op placement with the single largest gold-mining complex in the world? Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is seeking a highly-motivated student for an exclusive opportunity!

Gain invaluable experience, while building your professional network in a team committed to your success. Let us help you reach your career goals!

Responsibilities

• Work closely with production and maintenance supervision, along with outside departments, to ensure environmental compliance, safe functionality of the plant operation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with projects through all aspects of experimental design, engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Support automation initiatives targeting data collection and/or process variance control.
• Support regular process assessments to identify opportunities to maximize throughput and/or decrease production/maintenance costs.
• Intervene, as necessary, to ensure the health and safety of all employees, as well as protect the environment and NGM assets.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate metallurgy/chemical engineering program (required).
• Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies (required).
• Minimum eight-month commitment starting in January 2027 (required).
• Ability to research, analyze information, and draw conclusions (required).
• Knowledge of commonly used water treatment process/techniques (preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (required).
• Basic knowledge of modelling/simulation tools (JKSIMMET, METSIM) (preferred).
• Knowledge of the basic principles and methods used in complex gold metallurgical and processing analysis (asset).
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and manage several projects simultaneously (required).
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills (required).

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive pay.
• Fully furnished housing and personal vehicle.
• Return travel.
• Bus transportation to and from mine site.
• Personal Protective Equipment and gear.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.

About Nevada Gold Mines

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.