What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship - Technical Services Student - Blackbird position at Glencore Canada?
Location: Salmon, Idaho, United States
Job type: Summer Internship/Employment, Full Time
About Glencore:
Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural oil facilities - supported by a global network. Our mission is to provide, in a socially responsible manner, the commodities that make everyday life better. Employing 135, 000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field.
Join us and let’s grow together.
About the role:
Glencore is looking for U1 to master’s level students that are interested in the mining industry to work on our closed site for sixteen (16) weeks. The candidate will be based in the township of Salmon for the duration of the internship/ summer employment. The candidate will be expected to be comfortable working in remote areas, doing around 70% field work and 30% administrative work. This paid internship will be from May 5th to August 29th. Local students will be prioritized for this role.
In this role, you will:
- Assistance with the collection of water samples (surface water and groundwater).
- Learn and assist with the operations of the Water Treatment Plant and its associated activities.
- Clean and calibrate monitoring instruments pH, turbidity, conductivity probes.
- Assist with the maintenance of environmental database for the site.
- Review, gather and enter data for routine reporting requirements.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of site related procedures and documents.
- Assist with preventative Maintenance system development as well as conducting some do the PM activities.
- Assist with projects as required (e.g. Revegetation, aquatic studies, building maintenance).
- Host new contractors around the site.
- Assist with health and safety documents, permits and Safe work activities.
- Assist with outdoor activities such as brushing of Dams, roadways, pipelines, and powerlines.
Qualifications:
- Class G drivers license
- Experience operating off-road vehicles such as ATVs.
- Willingness to learn and be part of a safe work Culture.
- Engineering or Environmental schooling associated with but not limited to mining.
This is not a fly-in/fly-out position.
What we offer:
- A workplace culture that encompasses safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity, and entrepreneurialism
- Professional growth opportunities
- Support for travel and housing accommodations
The masculine gender is used, without discrimination, to lighten the text.
Priority will be given to candidates with full working rights in the United States of America.
Glencore is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you require an accommodation in the selection process, please advise us by e-mail at talentacquisitioncopper@glencore.ca.
