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

Careermine; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished housing

Personal vehicle

Return travel

Bus transportation to mine site

Personal Protective Equipment

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines in Nevada seeks a highly-motivated metallurgy/chemical engineering student for a co-op placement at the world's largest gold-producing complex. Gain hands-on experience by working with production and maintenance, and contributing to environmental compliance and safe plant operation.

You will assist with experimental design, process testing, and automation initiatives, collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate metallurgy/chemical engineering program.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Work with production and maintenance supervision to ensure environmental compliance and safe plant operation.
• Assist with projects through all stages of experimental design, engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Support automation initiatives for data collection and process variance control.
• Support regular process assessments to identify opportunities to maximize throughput or reduce costs.
• Intervene to protect health, safety, and the environment and NGM assets.

Skills

Research & analysis

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate metallurgy or chemical engineering

Completed at least two years of undergraduate studies

Tools

JKSIMMET

METSIM

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.