Engineering Internship - Paid

Engineering Internship - Paid

Closing Date: March 22, 2024 

NewRange Copper Nickel is searching for highly motivated and committed individuals for our seasonal/temporary paid Engineering Internship position. Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, this position will provide exposure to a variety of field and office projects.  You will experience a broad range of learning opportunities through a variety of tasks that include hands-on experience in field operations and professional office environments.  If you're ready for an opportunity to work on exciting projects alongside a team of professionals who are specialists in their respective fields, we encourage you to apply.

At NewRange, we act responsibly and strive to make a positive contribution to health and safety, environment, and communities through our activities. Being welcomed where we operate demands respecting Human Rights and Native American Rights, responsible social, economic, and environmental performance, and a commitment to sustainable business practice in everything we do. The successful candidate will work out of the NewRange office in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota.

We are in search of individuals who align with our Pillars of sustainability and are willing to:

• Do all they can to ensure everyone goes home safe and healthy every day;
• Listen and engage with others to understand their views, and continuously work to improve our social and environmental performance;
• Do what’s right by honoring our commitments and treating everyone in a dignified, professional way;
• Do all they can to ensure our actions and operations protect and advance the wellbeing of people and the environment; and
• Value and encourage diverse thinking and perspectives by pursuing ideas and opportunities to find a safe and more efficient way to work.

Overview:

Located in the historic iron range mining region of northeastern Minnesota, NewRange is a 50:50 joint venture of subsidiaries of Teck and Glencore that is advancing two major copper-nickel-platinum-palladium deposits, NorthMet and Mesaba. Project activities range from readying the feasibility stage NorthMet project for a production decision pending clearance of mine permits to advancing the nearby Mesaba project to pre-feasibility studies and permitting. NewRange is committed to unlocking a new domestic supply chain of critical metals for the transition to a low-carbon economy and positioning Minnesota as a world leader in sustainable mineral resource development.

Moreinformationon NewRangeisavailable at https://newrangecoppernickel.com/

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on the common values on Health, Safety, Environment, and Communities shared by Teck and Glencore (the Partners).
• Perform a variety of geotechnical assessments, including:
  • Rock storage facility and tailings dam safety inspections; 
  • Stability analyses for pit slopes, natural slopes, and tailings dam slopes;
  • Water balance analyses;
  • Mass balance analyses;
  • Survey data collection and implementation; and
  • Assist in various aspects of geotechnical design work.
• Assist with geotechnical drilling observation.
• Conduct mapping and sampling activities in all weather conditions.
• Assist the senior geotechnical engineer with geotechnical design work.
• Support Geotechnical monitoring and analysis including interpretation of ground movement and piezometric data, drilling data centralization, instrumentation maintenance, and document tracking, control, and critical geotechnical risk management.
• Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way we do business.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The above accountabilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be working towards an Undergraduate degree in Geological or Geotechnical Engineering on a full-time basis.
• Must be Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate level.
• Must be a motivated, self-starter, with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic work environment with a willingness to work outdoors and able to operate vehicles at our operations, in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Acceptable driving record with a valid driver’s license.
• Requires strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a capability to communicate complex ideas to all levels and partners.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

HOW TO APPLY

At NewRange, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. NewRange respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.

Learn more about NewRange at https://newrangecoppernickel.com/