Nevada Gold Mines 2026 Metallurgy Co Op Program

Winnemucca, NV, United States

Job Description

Job Category: HR
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Nevada Gold Mines: Metallurgy Co-Op
Position Description:
Are you a metallurgical/chemical engineering student 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 exciting professional development opportunity! Gain invaluable experience, while building your network in a team committed to your success. Let us help you reach your career goals!

  • 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:
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate metallurgy/chemical engineering program (required).
  • Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies (required).
  • Ability to complete a minimum of eight months (required). Please note: We are not accepting four-month co-op placements at this time.
  • 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.
  • Visa support.
  • Fully furnished housing.
  • International health benefits.
  • Return travel.
  • U.S. tax prep assistance.
  • Bus transportation to and from mine site.
  • Personal Protective Equipment and gear.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD6369966
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Winnemucca, NV, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned