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McEwen Mining Seasonal Summer Student Position- Temporary in Eureka, Nevada
The Gold Bar Mine is located 35 miles northwest of Eureka, Nevada. The property has seen historic mining from 1988 to 1994 by Atlas Precious Metals Inc. McEwen Mining Inc. acquired the property and began active exploration in 2011. The current project consists of an Open Pit Mining Operation delivering ore to a crushed heap leach with solution being processed through an ADR plant and Refinery.
Seasonal Summer Student Position
Temporary 12-week Position
Start on or after June 3rd and end on or before August 31st
Job Description
McEwen Mining Gold Bar is looking for Summer Students to work in varying departments during the 2024 summer. The Summer Student is responsible for the performance of the assigned duties in a safe and productive manner. The summer student may be placed in one of the following areas: Tech Services , Crusher, Process, Safety, Lab and Warehouse. The Summer Student will report directly to supervision within their assigned department, and may be asked to assist in other departments as necessary.
Job Duties -will be assigned as they relate to the department the student is assigned to; and may include the following:
Washing vehicles with a pressure washer
Building signs and placing them
Clean up crusher area including hand shoveling, skid steer operation, compressed air, etc.
Painting, fence building and maintenance, reclamation work, piping, running parts, stocking and inventory count
Must be able to be trained in and able to operate light vehicles, and other equipment as necessary
Assists with upkeep of department to maintain a safe working environment
Willing and able to abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures
General labor tasks as assigned
Physical Requirements
Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production
Work in all conditions and environments, varying amount of time on the job is outdoors
Able to lift 50 lbs. on an occasional basis
Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily
Work and communicate as a team member with others
Work will be indoor and outdoor in all types of weather
Incumbent may be exposed to chemicals, confined spaces, working from heights and in areas where hearing protection is recommended.
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age on the first day of work
Must be enrolled in or accepted to a post-secondary school to begin in the Fall of 2024
Must be able to get MSHA certification (upon hire)
Must be able to successfully pass a drug and alcohol test