Industrial Hygiene & Safety Intern

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Anglo Gold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.

At Anglo Gold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

The Industrial Hygiene & Safety Intern will help anticipate, evaluate and control health hazards, train the department on industrial hygiene equipment, and work on other aspects of sampling.

This is a project-based internship. Rather than generalized administrative tasks, you will be assigned a core technical project to own from start to finish. This role offers hands‑on experience, culminating in an end‑of‑program presentation to technical leadership.

• Take ownership of a dedicated 12-week project, managing timelines, and delivering a final technical report and presentation.
• Anticipate, recognize, and evaluate physical, chemical, and biological hazards across all operational locations.
• Design and execute IH sampling plans
• to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Document and maintain all exposure monitoring data and risk profiles in a centralized risk registry.
• Lead the system set-up and administration of environmental health and safety software (ideally Cority) to track IH data.
• Develop and deliver training to the Health, Safety, and Security (HSS) staff on basic IH principles and sampling methodologies.
• Chemical & Equipment Compliance
• Manage the chemical inventory system, ensuring all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are updated and accessible.
• Oversee gas detection programs, including the selection, calibration, maintenance, and user training for fixed and portable gas monitors.
• Conduct a comprehensive confined space inventory, ensuring accurate classification, hazard assessment, and compliant labeling across all sites.
• Emergency Response & Operations
• Provide dedicated support to the Mine Rescue team, assisting with training coordination, equipment readiness, and emergency protocols.
• Perform regular safety inspections and comprehensive risk assessments to proactively mitigate workplace hazards.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the North Bullfrog site, making necessary adjustments to align with evolving regulatory and operational needs.

• Currently enrolled as a rising senior in an Undergraduate program or final‑year Master's student pursuing a degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Foundational understanding of industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety.
• Strong technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze datasets, draw logical conclusions, and present findings clearly.
• A collaborative mindset with an eagerness to learn and proactively ask questions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license required; willingness to travel to project sites if necessary.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early…