Underground Geology Intern

Kinross Gold Corporation; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation offers an internship for a geology student to gain hands-on experience in underground mining while supporting the geology team with routine duties and special projects.

The intern will work on development heading mapping, grade control, data collection, core logging, and collaboration with geology, mine operations, and surveying while following Kinross safety standards.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a geology-related bachelor’s program with at least two years of university coursework preferred.
• 0-2 years of geology or mining experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist underground geologists with development heading mapping and grade control.
• Support underground mapping and sampling programs and collect observations.
• Document structural, geotechnical, groundwater, and ground-condition data.
• Assist with drilling programs, core handling, and sample documentation.
• Perform core logging and maintain organized core records.
• Collaborate with geology, mine operations, engineering, survey, and technical services.
• Contribute to safety planning, pre-shift walks, and risk assessments.

Skills

Professional attitude

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Geology knowledge

Computers & data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology or earth sciences

Tools

GIS

3D geological modeling

Mine-planning software

Job description

The position is intended to provide a university student studying geology with practical work experience in underground mining while assisting the geology team with routine operational geology duties and special projects. The intern will gain exposure to underground development, production, grade control, geological data collection, and core or chip logging while consistently demonstrating Kinross values.

Essential Functions

1. Assists underground geologists with development heading mapping, face and back mapping, geological interpretation, and underground grade control activities.
2. Assists with underground mapping and sampling programs, including face, rib, back, muck, channel, and development sampling as assigned.
3. Supports collection and documentation of structural, geotechnical, groundwater, and ground-condition observations encountered in underground headings and excavations.
4. Assists with underground diamond, reverse-circulation, long hole, or other drilling programs through drill monitoring, core or chip handling, recovery measurements, orientation checks, sampling, and documentation as assigned.
5. Assist underground geologists with special projects such as stope reconciliation, dilution and ore-loss reviews, muck movement tracking, cavity monitoring data review, paste or backfill sampling support, and underground water-quality sampling.
6. Performs sample preparation, labeling, chain-of-custody documentation, quality-assurance and quality-control checks, cataloging, and secure storage tasks.
7. Works collaboratively with geology, mine operations, engineering, survey, and technical services personnel to complete assigned duties and communicate geological observations.
8. Collects accurate geological data underground using approved field tools and digital capture methods, and transfers observations into geological databases or mapping systems.
9. Assists with core logging, photographing, marking, cutting, sampling, and maintaining organized core and sample records.
10. Supports daily ore-control communication by identifying lithologic contacts, alteration, mineralization, structures, and other features relevant to development and production decisions.
11. Participates in underground workplace examinations, pre-shift planning, and task-level risk assessments applicable to assigned geology work.
12. Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
13. Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
14. Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
15. Works without risk or harm to self and others.
16. Punctuality and regular attendance required.
17. Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

1. Must possess a professional attitude toward responsibilities.
2. Must be able to work with little or no direct supervision and work well with others.
3. Must be able to work in a safe manner and adhere to RMGC safety standards.
4. Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
5. General understanding of geology and mining operations; interest in learning underground mine development, production, ground control, ventilation, surveying, and mineral processing interfaces.
6. Working knowledge of computers and common word-processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and geological data-entry software; exposure to GIS, 3D geological modeling, or mine-planning software is an asset.
7. Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
8. Ability to work independently when appropriate and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary technical and operations team.
9. Demonstrate strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.
10. Currently enrolled in a geology, geological engineering, earth science, or related bachelor’s degree program, with at least two years of university coursework preferred; 0-2 years of geology or mining experience preferred.
11. Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
12. Requires valid driver’s license.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears required Personal Protective Equipment at all times in underground, surface production, drilling, core-processing, and other designated work areas.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and comply with all regulatory requirements.

Must be able and willing to work underground and travel through active mine workings in accordance with site access, training, and escort requirements. Must be able to recognize and promptly report changing ground, water, ventilation, traffic, and equipment hazards encountered during assigned work.

• 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.