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Nevada Gold Mines: Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering Co-Op

Position Description: 

 Are you a metallurgical/chemical engineering student at a Canadian university interested in a co-op placement with the single largest gold-mining complex in the world?  Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) – operated by Barrick – is seeking a highly-motivated student for an exclusive work-abroad opportunity! Spend 12 months gaining invaluable experience, while building your professional network in a team committed to your success. Let us help you reach your career goals! 

Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with production and maintenance supervision, along with outside departments, to ensure environmental compliance, safe functionality of the plant operation, and maintenance of equipment. 
• Assist with projects through all aspects of experimental design, engineering, construction, and commissioning. 
• Support automation initiatives targeting data collection and/or process variance control. 
• Support regular process assessments to identify opportunities to maximize throughput and/or decrease production/maintenance costs. 
• Intervene, as necessary, to ensure the health and safety of all employees, as well as protect the environment and NGM assets. 

Qualifications: 

• Enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate metallurgical/chemical engineering program at a Canadian university (required).
• Eligibility for a TN Scientific Technician visa*
• Must be age 21 and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies (required).
• Ability to research, analyze information, and draw conclusions (required). 
• Knowledge of commonly used water treatment process/techniques (preferred). 
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (required). 
• Basic knowledge of modelling/simulation tools (JKSIMMET, METSIM) (preferred). 
• Knowledge of the basic principles and methods used in complex gold metallurgical and processing analysis (asset).
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and manage several projects simultaneously (required).
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills (required).

 * Please note, Nevada Gold Mines does not currently help co-op students pursue, or accept co-op students with, Exchange visitor (J) visas

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive pay and healthcare coverage.
• Free, fully furnished housing (may be shared with other students).
• Paid return travel from Canada to the Elko, NV area.
• Legal assistance with preparing documentation for TN Scientific Technician visa application.
• Free bus transportation to and from the mine site. 
• Personal Protective Equipment and gear (excludes required mining footwear).
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team. 
• Endless professional development opportunities and preferential hiring.