What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mining Technology Projects Intern position at Asarco LLC?
About Asarco Grupo Mexico
ASARCO LLC is a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest Copper producers Grupo Mexico and ranks third in the United States in Copper production. ASARCO LLC is a fully integrated miner, smelter, and refinery of copper in the United States with over 2,800 employees spanning 4 mine sites in Arizona.
Location:
ASARCO Ray mining operation, a 250,000 TPD hard rock open pit copper mine located 64 miles southeast between Phoenix and 70 miles northeast Tucson, Arizona.
27809 North Mineral Creek Road, Kearny, Arizona 85137, United States
We are looking for motivated students with a strong interest in the mining industry. Our internship program is 10 weeks long, in which you will receive important industry training and get involved in meaningful real-world projects like planning a program, designing a process, or implementing technology. The culmination of your program will include an opportunity to present your work to management.
Intern – Mining Technology Projects
Join our dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge mining technology initiatives aimed at optimizing operations. As an intern, you will work on exciting projects that drive innovation in mining, focusing on data analysis, process improvement, and technology implementation. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced environment while working alongside industry professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with data analysis and reporting for technology-driven projects
- Support process improvements and system implementations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project tasks and milestones
Skills & Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, Python, etc.)
- Basic understanding of mining or industrial technology is a plus
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
Experience Required: No previous experience required.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
Frequent sitting, standing, walking and some exposure to dust, noise, and extreme temperatures* (*not for all majors)Duration: Requires at least a ten-week internship commitment between mid-May and mid-August.
Duration: Temporary/ Seasonal
Why Apply?
Excellent compensation
Challenging, safe and rewarding work
Development of skills and relationships for a possible future career!Apply now!
Our team will review completed applications on a rolling basis. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application.A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.
