Engineering and Geology Development Program

Job summary

Participants will rotate through three functional areas including process/metallurgy, geology, and mine operations to gain hands-on experience. They will support daily operations, assist with technical projects, and contribute to data analysis and optimization initiatives.

Job details

Who Are We? SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future! Job Description: Join our dynamic Engineering & Geology Development Program, designed to cultivate the next generation of mining professionals. Over the course of two years, participants will gain hands-on experience through three immersive rotations at our mine site, working alongside experienced metallurgical/mine engineers, geologists, and operations teams. This program is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with 1-2 years of work experience seeking to build a strong foundation in mining operations, geological analysis, and/or technical project execution. The Day to Day: During the program, participants will be assigned to a specific functional area: Process/ Metallurgy, Geology, or Mine Operations/ Technical Services. Participants will then rotate through 3 different parts of the business for a well-rounded understanding of SSR Mining and the industry as a whole. Upon completion of the program, participants can expect to transition into a permanent role within SSR Mining in their respective disciplines. Process/ Metallurgy Support daily plant operations and metallurgical troubleshooting Assist with metallurgical sampling, testing, and data analysis Contribute to process optimization and recovery improvement initiatives Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure efficient plant performance Geology Participate in core logging, sampling, and geological mapping Assist with resource modeling and grade control Collaborate with exploration teams on drilling programs Mine Operations/ Technical Services Support daily mine operations Work on cross-functional projects involving safety, and process improvement Support technical reporting and data analysis Engage with maintenance and production teams to understand mine operations holistically What You Will Gain: Exposure to multiple disciplines within mining Mentorship from industry experts Professional development workshops and networking opportunities A pathway to full-time roles in engineering, geology, metallurgy, or operations Where You Will Work: One of our three mine sites in North America with the opportunity to meet with participants from across the three locations. Marigold – Valmy, Nevada (Winnemucca/Battle Mountain area) CC&V – Cripple Creek, Colorado Seabee – Saskatoon, Canada (fly in, fly out site) Is this You? Bachelor’s degree in Mining/Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Geology, Mine Process disciplines, or a related field Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Willingness to work in a remote mine site environment Passion for the mining industry and a desire to learn Permanent work authorization within the US or Canada For applicants residing in Colorado, USA, the salary range for this role is from $85,000 to $95,000. Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI. SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What you’ll do

Participants will rotate through three functional areas including process/metallurgy, geology, and mine operations to gain hands-on experience. They will support daily operations, assist with technical projects, and contribute to data analysis and optimization initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in mining, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, geology, or a related field. Applicants are required to have permanent work authorization in the US or Canada and a willingness to work in remote mine site environments.

Benefits

• 401(k) • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Employee share purchase plan • Paid time off • Short-term incentive

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mining engineering
• Metallurgy
• Geology
• Core logging
• Geological mapping
• Resource modeling
• Grade control
• Data analysis
• Process optimization
• Technical reporting
• Safety compliance
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Mine operations
• Project Implementation
• Willingness To Learn
• Data Analysis
• Engineering Geology
• Geologic Mapping
• Problem Solving
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Process Optimization
• Sampling (Statistics)
• Technical Services
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Process Improvement

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Unclassified
• Mining Engineer
• Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals
• Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers