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Kinross Gold Corporation · 1 day ago

Intern - Mining Engineer

Republic, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Kinross Gold Corporation is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company recognized for its leadership in low-impact mine development. The Mining Engineering Intern will support underground and surface operations by performing entry-level engineering, operational, and project management tasks in an active mining environment.

MiningMining TechnologyPrecious Metals

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform work safely and completely in a manner that does not create risk of harm to self or others

Learn and perform entry-level mining engineering tasks under the direction of site engineers including but not limited to ventilations surveys, geotechnical assessments, quality control, water balances and services mapping

Coordinate with their supervisor to define a mutually agreed-upon deliverable for the internship period

Assist in oversight of contractors performing work on surface and underground

Assist with maintenance activities in the underground workings and surface facilities

Assist with project management tasks as assigned

Assist in the operation and repair of the water treatment plant

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety, environmental, confidentiality, and code of conduct requirements

Meet or exceed performance expectations established by management

Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in carrying out assigned tasks

Maintain punctuality and regular attendance

Help develop other department personnel in performing the duties listed above

Perform other related functions as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification

Mining EngineeringMSHA TrainingWater Treatment OperationsGeotechnical AssessmentsProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTechnical WritingTeam Player

Required

Upper-level student in Mining Engineering

Enrolled in school for the Fall 2026 term; proof of enrollment required

Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher; transcripts required

Able to pass a pre-employment physical examination, including drug and alcohol screening

Able to perform physical work in a demanding environment

At least 18 years of age and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Valid driver's license

Working knowledge of personal computers and common office software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations

Good communication and interpersonal skills

General understanding of mining operations and a basic understanding of milling and maintenance operations

Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management

Ability to work independently and as a member of the management team

Strong administrative, organizational, and technical writing skills

Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative

Hard-working team player

Preferred

Underground and surface MSHA training preferred

Benefits

401k with match

Company

Kinross Gold Corporation

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Kinross Gold Corporation is a senior gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Mauritania, and Canada.

Founded in 1993

Toronto, Ontario, CAN

5001-10000 employees

https://www.kinross.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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