Underground Mine Engineering Intern — Safety-First Training

Hecla Mining Company; Juneau, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hecla Mining Company–Greens Creek Mine in Juneau, Alaska is seeking a Mine Engineering Intern to support long-range planning, short-range planning, ore control, surveying, and technical support in a producing underground operation.

You will receive safety-focused training and contribute to ventilation and rock mechanics projects, while collaborating with operating and maintenance teams to improve safety, efficiency and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Fall 2026 semester in mine engineering, or related engineering field.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Work with mine surveyors to facilitate underground and/or surface surveys and work on mine ventilation, rock mechanics projects and miscellaneous design projects.
• Work with operating and maintenance departments in problem solving efforts to improve safety, efficiencies, cost controls, and protection of the environment.
• Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before we start the day for your safety and the safety of your team.
• Internships occur between May and September 1, 2027.
• Housing will be provided; you will be paid.

Job description

Hecla Mining Company–Greens Creek Mine in Juneau, Alaska is seeking a Mine Engineering Intern to support long-range planning, short-range planning, ore control, surveying, and technical support in a producing underground operation.

You will receive safety-focused training and contribute to ventilation and rock mechanics projects, while collaborating with operating and maintenance teams to improve safety, efficiency and cost controls.