What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-Op Student - Mine Operations and Engineering position at Coeur Mining?
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Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur Alaska’s Kensington mine comprises an underground, hard-rock gold mine, associated milling facilities and a campsite in the historic Berners Bay Mining District, 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau. The mine is accessed via company transportation including bus rides and a boat ride through Lynn Canal.
Coeur Alaska is an integral part of the local community and actively supports education and workforce development programs, environmental stewardship efforts, arts and culture, and local nonprofit agencies through monetary investments, in-kind support, and employee volunteerism.
Approximately 380 miners, mechanics, engineers, operators, geologists, environmental technicians, exploration, and business leaders operate the Kensington mine. Coeur Alaska prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.
About the Job:
Our Co-Op program will provide you with the opportunity to gain real-world, on-the-job experience at Coeur Alaska. Students are mentored throughout the Co-Op by industry professionals and given ownership of projects with a tangible impact on the company.
The Mine Operations & Engineering Co-Op student will be responsible for projects both underground and in the office working specifically on efficiencies to be gained in our underground operations; they will report to the mine operations and engineering team. The Co-Op will be expected to create solutions to existing challenges underground regarding drilling and blasting efficiencies, operational safety, and environmental performance with the goal to increase overall productivity of the mining operations.
This position requires long rotations at the mine site located about 45-miles north of Juneau, accessible only through company transportation. The schedule for this position is 3 weeks on and 1 week off.
What We’re Looking For:
- Pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering
- Comfortable working underground for long periods, sometimes alone
- Ability to work safely and promote a safety mindset through design and action
- Project and teamwork experience
- Ability to work both independently and with a multidisciplinary team (engineers, miners, mechanics, electricians, geologists, safety coordinators, etc.)
- Standing junior or senior at an accredited university
- Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher
- Ability to work 6-8 months, beginning in early 2025 (ideally January-August)
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word
- Experience with Deswik and Vulcan software a plus
- Self-starter and people-oriented
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and ability to multi-task
- Strong teammate able to collaborate with teams on complex assignments
- Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
- Curiosity and willingness to learn!
Benefits of our Engineering Co-Op Participants
- Travel at start and finish of program are covered (to and from Juneau)
- Generously paid internship $27.50/hour
- Housing & meals are covered while on rotation
- Two additional round trip flights and up to $2000 to cover cost of hotels for off rotations
- Potential for further opportunities with Coeur Mining including direct placement, further internships, Coeur Development Program participation, and more
- Immense exposure and education on all the Mining Industry can offer
Be sure to connect with your academic advisor to learn about the requirement for Co-Op accreditation within your program & to discuss impacts on your academic trajectory.
It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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