Metallurgical Co-op Student

Workplace Type: Onsite At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together. Newmont Musselwhite is a fly-in, fly-out operation on the southern shore of Opapimiskan Lake, located about 480 kilometers (km) north of Thunder Bay in Northwest Ontario. A place where we promote fairness, equity, and non-discrimination through policies and practices that provide equal opportunities for all employees. Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. Location Musselwhite Site. Purpose The Musselwhite Mine Metallurgy department is currently seeking a student for a 8-12 month work term who want to gain on-site mine and milling experience through a work term placement. Responsibilities The Metallurgy department has operational and research opportunities focusing on optimization projects for unit operations such as: Crushing, Grinding, Gravity, Leaching, Carbon-in-pulp (CIP), Elution and Water Recycle. The projects will expose you to different areas of gold production including, but not limited to: safety management, project management, process automation, metallurgical test work, data analysis and processing, engineering design, etc. Other responsibilities of the Metallurgy Student include, but are not limited to: Learning the milling process from the production floor Executing required metallurgical test work Computation of daily/monthly mill production reports Requirements Preference is given to students with at least 2 years completed in a Chemical Engineering Technologist or Chemical Engineering Program Previous experience in a production environment is an asset Experience with Microsoft Office applications Organized Flexible with day-to-day tasks Ability to work both independently and in a group setting Strong verbal and written communication skills Working Conditions The schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you! As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.