Mine Engineer Summer Intern
Posting Date: 9/14/26
Location: Round Mountain, NV, USA,
Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Chief Engineer, this person will learn entry-level engineering tasks with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering and/or Blast Engineering while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross' values. Project goals will be identified early, based on skills and interest, to support day to day operations and finish with a project deliverable.
Essential Functions- Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
- Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
- Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
- Works without risk or harm to self and others.
- Punctuality and regular attendance required.
- Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
- Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications and Skill Requirements- Interest and ability to work on highwall design and as-built wall control parameters and/or blast design and quality control.
- Ability to work and learn to operate instrumentation in the field in a variety of weather conditions and return to the office for data analysis and project development.
- Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
- Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
- General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
- Ability to work independently and also as a member of the management team.
- Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
- Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
- Requires valid driver's license.
- Minimum of 2 years towards engineering or related Bachelor's degree and 0-2 year engineering experience.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative.
- Hard working Team Player.
- Responsible to manage the RMEnvironmental Health and Safety Management system in his/her areas of responsibility.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements- Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
- Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
- Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
- Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
- Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.
Kinross CompetenciesStrategic Effectiveness Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.
External Engagement Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.
Business Focus Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.
Living the Kinross Values Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.
Legislative RequirementsBackground Check required
US work permit required
Language RequirementsEnglish
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