SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four operations located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina. These assets are located within several of the world’s most prolific precious metal districts including the Marigold mine along the Battle Mountain-Eureka trend in Nevada, USA; the CC&V mine in the Cripple Creek Mining District of Colorado, USA; the Seabee mine along the Trans-Hudson Corridor in Saskatchewan, Canada; and the Puna mine along the Bolivian silver belt in Jujuy, Argentina.
The Company has an experienced leadership team with a proven track record of value creation. Across the Company we have expertise in project construction, mining (open pit and underground), and processing (pressure oxidation, heap leach, and flotation). Our vision is to safely deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders.
The Company intends to leverage its strong balance sheet and its proven track record of free cash flow generation as foundations to organically fund growth across our district scale land packages.
SSR Mining Inc. is listed under the ticker symbol SSRM on the Nasdaq Stock Market and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
The intern will assist in metallurgical lab, assay lab, and process plant activities while designing and executing projects related to heap leaching and the Zadra strip circuit.
Responsibilities also include performing safety inspections, field level risk assessments, and maintaining environmental stewardship standards.
What you need
Candidates must be currently enrolled as full-time students in Metallurgical Engineering or a related field, with at least Junior standing and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Applicants must be able to work on-site in Valmy, Nevada for at least ten weeks and possess a valid driver's license.
Who Are We?
SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA and Canada.
SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!
Job Description:
Marigold’s summer intern program is tailored to individuals who are currently enrolled in Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related field, as full-time students at an accredited, four-year college or university in North America. Internships typically run from mid-May to mid-August with a 4x10 (40 hours per week) dayshift schedule and will report to the Chief Metallurgist. By providing a structured program and access to the top minds and technology in mining today, the internship will equip students with the skills and experience to help prepare you for a successful career. Metallurgy interns will become familiar with large scale open pit run-of-mine heap leach mining operations.
Key Areas of Responsibility and Duties:
Assists in activities and development of procedures in metallurgical lab, assay lab, and process plant.
Assists in activities in metallurgical lab, assay lab, process plant and heap leach as directed.
Design and execute various projects related to heap leaching and/or the Zadra strip circuit.
Perform work area housekeeping duties.
Perform daily work area inspections and pre-op inspections of work areas and any light vehicles / equipment used.
Determines if work areas are safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
Unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship including immediately reporting and mitigating spills and other environmental impacts.
Analyzes and uses data for labs and process plant.
Required Skills:
Must be able to complete an internship lasting a minimum of ten (10) weeks at the Marigold mine in Valmy, Nevada, relocation assistance and housing is provided.
Must be minimally classified as an incoming Junior for the Fall 2023 semester (proof of enrollment required – must submit with application as attachments).
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (transcripts required – must submit with application as attachments).
Can have a maximum of two (2) internships with Marigold (this does NOT include summers as working for Marigold as a Summer Student).
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Minimum age 18 years
Must meet respirator standards and use respirators when required.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively, in English, using all standard forms of business communication.
Must be a self-starter and can complete work with little or no direct supervision.
Candidate is able to routinely lift 50 pounds.
SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Fraud Awareness
At SSR Mining, we are committed to providing a safe and secure recruitment experience. We will never ask candidates to pay application fees, purchase equipment, transfer funds, or provide sensitive personal or financial information. All employment opportunities are posted through authorized SSR Mining channels, and personal information should only be submitted through our secure application system.
If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent SSR Mining, please do not respond or share any personal information.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies:
SSR Mining does not accept unsolicited résumés or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies or search firms. Agencies may submit candidates only when engaged by SSR Mining's Human Resources team through a written agreement for a specific position. Any résumé or candidate information submitted without such authorization, including submissions made directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of SSR Mining. SSR Mining will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions, even if the candidate is subsequently hired.
