Fall 2024 - Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering Co-op

Job Description

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.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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About Us

Our mission is to be the world's most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick's highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.

The company's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About the Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick's Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.