Intern - Environmental

Job Description

Job Description

We Pursue a Higher Standard

We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Alaska’s Kensington mine comprises an underground, hard-rock gold mine, associated milling facilities and a campsite in the historic Berners Bay Mining District, 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau. The mine is accessed via company transportation including bus rides and a boat ride through Lynn Canal.

Coeur Alaska is seeking a motivated student to complete a summer internship with our Environmental Department at the Kensington Mine in 2027 (May through August). The Kensington Mine is an underground gold mine located within the Berners Bay Mining District about 45 miles north of Juneau, Alaska.

Our purpose statement is, We Pursue a Higher Standard . Everything we do is fueled by this statement; it is our foundation and inspiration for our actions every day. At Coeur, we PROTECT our people, places and planet, DEVELOP quality resources, growth and plans, and DELIVER impactful results through teamwork.

Our summer internship program will provide you with the opportunity to gain real-world, on-the-job experience at one of our US operating mine sites. Interns are mentored throughout the summer by industry professionals and given ownership of projects with a tangible impact on the mine. Internship experience typically spans about 12 weeks. 

Each intern will be creatively and technically working together to create a group presentation, highlighting a company area of improvement. The summer internship experience truly culminates with all interns traveling for an expenses paid trip to Chicago! This includes each group presenting their project, meeting and learning from key company leaders, as well as networking with their fellow bright early careers participants across the company. 

What We’re Looking For:

• Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
• Pursing a Bachelor’s degree in related field to internship discipline desired 
  • Potential areas of focus: Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Management/Sustainability, Biology, Geology, Chemistry
• Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Candidates that are eager to demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work individually and within a team
• Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Ability to hike several miles over uneven ground 
• Able to work in a remote outdoor environment, often in inclement weather
• Curiosity and willingness to learn!

Responsibilities: 

• Stop work for safety concerns, and abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures.
• Perform soil, groundwater, surface water, waste, sediment and air sampling
• Perform manual stream flow measurements and associated hydrology monitoring
• Collect, review and analyze environmental data
• Input data into an environmental database
• Use field instruments and equipment as necessary to meet health and safety as well as field sampling and O&M requirements
• Document all field activities and notes
• Has a high degree of health and safety awareness
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Will You Receive?:

• Key real-world, on-the-job experience
• Experience identifying and presenting on a company Business Improvement initiative 
• Mentorship industry contacts
• Career Exposure: Including in your area of discipline, and beyond 
• Potential for further opportunities with Coeur Mining including direct placement, further internships, Coeur Development Program participation, and more 
• All expense Internship Summit trip to our corporate office in Chicago, IL 
• Experience working in diverse groups 
• The ability to be truly heard and appreciated 
• Generously paid internship opportunity $29.00/hour 
• Immense exposure and education on all the Mining Industry can offer!

Physical Demands:  

This position requires the ability to safely perform work in a mining environment, including, but not limited to:

• Working outdoors in a range of environmental conditions, including rain, wind, and cold temperatures.
• Frequent standing and walking on uneven surfaces on surface and underground.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and escapeways.
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds often and up to 50 pounds on occasion, pushing and pulling equipment or materials up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. 
• Employees must be able to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable, work in varying environmental conditions, and participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures.

Mine Site Information:

The Kensington Mine is located within the historic Berners Bay Mining District, a region with deep mining roots that date back over a century. The mine site is a remote camp located approximately 45 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. Transportation to and from the mine site happens twice per day (once in the morning and once in the afternoon) and takes approximately 1.5 hours each way. To get to the mine site, employees board a bus in Juneau that transports to the Yankee Cove dock (~30 minutes), then board a boat (~45 minutes), then board another bus to the camp area (~15 minutes). Food and housing is provided on-site to employees. Rooms are dormitory style with two twin beds, a TV, and storage for your personal belongings. 

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It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.