About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience with large scale open pit run-of-mine heap leach mining operations. You will work 40 hours per week on a dayshift schedule, reporting to the Chief Metallurgist. The program runs for at least 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist with activities and procedure development in the metallurgical lab, assay lab, and process plant.
- Design and execute projects focused on heap leaching or the Zadra strip circuit.
- Perform daily work area and pre-op equipment inspections.
- Conduct Field Level Risk Assessments to ensure work areas remain safe and hazard-free.
- Maintain work area housekeeping standards.
- Analyze data gathered from the labs and process plant.
- Report and mitigate spills or other environmental impacts immediately.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Metallurgical Engineering or related degree program at an accredited four-year university.
- Minimum classification as an incoming Junior.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Capability to routinely lift 50 pounds.
- Valid driver’s license and minimum age of 18.
- Ability to meet respirator standards and use them when required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Location & details#
- Location: Valmy, Nevada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About SSR Mining Inc.
SSR Mining Inc. is a gold mining company founded in 1946. It operates four mines across the United States, Canada, and Argentina. The company focuses on open pit and underground mining, as well as mineral processing. It is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and employs approximately 1,275 people.
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