Metallurgy Co-op Program

Nevada Gold Mines - 2026 Metallurgy Co‑op Program Position Description

Are you a metallurgical/chemical engineering student interested in a co‑op placement with the single largest gold‑mining complex in the world? Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) – Operated by Barrick – is seeking a highly‑motivated student for an exciting professional development opportunity! Gain invaluable experience, while building your network in a team committed to your success. Let us help you reach your career goals!

• Work closely with production and maintenance supervision, along with outside departments, to ensure environmental compliance, safe functionality of the plant operation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with projects through all aspects of experimental design, engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Support automation initiatives targeting data collection and/or process variance control.
• Support regular process assessments to identify opportunities to maximize throughput and/or decrease production/maintenance costs.
• Intervene, as necessary, to ensure the health and safety of all employees, as well as protect the environment and NGM assets.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate metallurgy/chemical engineering program (required).
• Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies (required).
• Ability to complete a minimum of eight months (required).
  
  Please note:
  
  We are not accepting four‑month co‑op placements at this time.
• Ability to research, analyze information, and draw conclusions (required).
• Knowledge of commonly used water treatment process/techniques (preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (required).
• Basic knowledge of modelling/simulation tools (JKSIMMET, METSIM) (preferred).
• Knowledge of the basic principles and methods used in complex gold metallurgical and processing analysis (asset).
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and manage several projects simultaneously (required).
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and analytical skills (required).
• Please note:
  
  Nevada Gold Mines does not currently help co‑op students pursue, or accept co‑op students with, Exchange visitor (J) visas.

• Competitive pay.
• Visa support.
• Fully furnished housing.
• International health benefits.
• Return travel.
• U.S. tax prep assistance.
• Bus transportation to and from mine site.
• Personal Protective Equipment and gear.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.

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