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

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.