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Geology Summer 2027 Internship

SSR Mining Inc. · Cripple Creek, CO · 1 wk ago
Training$32.71/hrFull-time

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation.

About the role

SSR Mining's summer intern program is tailored to individuals who are currently enrolled in mining-related degrees as full-time students at an accredited, four-year college or university in North America. Internships typically run from mid-May to mid-August. By providing a structured program and access to the top minds and technology in mining today, your internship will equip you with the skills and experience to help prepare you for a successful career.

Geology interns will become familiar with large scale open pit run-of-mine heap leach mining operations.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the exploration activities and development drilling programs within the property boundary
  • Assists in sampling programs
  • Collects rock samples within a pre-established sampling grid within the exploration area
  • Assists with the drilling activities and logging of the cuttings and/or core from the drills
  • Assist in the processing of the core
  • Participates in basic geologic, pit, highwall and road cut mapping
  • Assists with the drilling programs at the mine site
  • Interprets mineralization and geologic contacts on section and plans
  • Gains experience with the QA/QC procedures and protocol of the entire process of the collection of the drill samples through to the laboratory to the database
  • Develop and implement a project reporting the findings to site management at the end of the internship
  • Adhere to all safety procedures, policies and best practices

This role requires frequent interaction with department employees, supervision, management and on a regular basis.

Requirements

  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or later
  • Majoring in Geology or a related technical field
  • Must have valid work authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the internship

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience at an active gold mining operation
  • Opportunities to work with experienced professionals and grow your technical skill set
  • Exposure to real projects that directly support business goals
  • Networking opportunities within a dynamic and supportive team environment

Pay

$32.71 per hour

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