About the role#
South32 is hiring a mechanical or mining engineering intern to support the Operational Readiness team for the Hermosa Project. You will help prepare mining equipment, maintenance systems, and master data for upcoming commissioning and operations. This position offers hands-on experience with equipment assembly, maintenance audits, and safety procedures at the project site.
What you'll do#
- Learn Mine Maintenance Management Systems, including equipment hierarchies, work orders, maintenance plans, and strategies.
- Assist with master data setup and quality assurance for equipment records, functional locations, bills of materials, and spare parts.
- Participate in construction, commissioning, and maintenance audits while documenting findings and recommending improvements.
- Provide field support for equipment assembly and maintenance activities.
- Conduct safety observations and promote hazard awareness on-site.
- Review engineering and vendor documentation.
- Shadow Maintenance Execution teams to gain insight into mining maintenance practices.
- Communicate project progress and outcomes to the Operational Readiness team.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in the second year or higher of an undergraduate or graduate Mechanical or Mining Engineering degree program.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, AI tools, and data analysis techniques.
- Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
- A commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
- A willingness to learn mine maintenance, operational readiness, and cross-functional teamwork.
- While no prior experience is required, exposure to mining, mechanical work, maintenance management, or ERP systems is an advantage.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship.
- The role is based at the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, Arizona.
About South32
South32 is a mining company based in Perth, Western Australia. It formed in 2014. The business develops natural resources for global markets. It employs over 10,000 people.
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