About the role#
This paid, full-time summer internship provides a structured environment to gain real-world experience in the mining industry. You will work on various initiatives while developing practical skills that align with your academic studies. The program covers areas such as mine operations, geomechanics, sustainable resource development, and mineral processing, with a primary focus on worker safety.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to mining industry initiatives.
- Gain hands-on experience relevant to your engineering major.
- Follow all safety procedures and work instructions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at an accredited university or community college.
- Availability to work full-time from May through August 2027.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
- Commitment to demonstrating company values.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical examination, drug and alcohol screening, and background check.
- Fitness for duty as determined by a pre-placement physical examination.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods on uneven surfaces, navigate stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Majors including Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, or other related engineering fields.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Miami, Arizona.
- The internship term is Summer 2027.
About Capstone Copper
Capstone Copper is a mid-tier mining company that produces copper in the Americas. The organization operates across Canada, Chile, the United States, and Mexico. It employs over 8,000 people including contractors. The company maintains its headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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