NewRange Copper Nickel is searching for highly motivated and committed individuals for our temporary, paid, full time Environmental Internship position. Reporting to the Environmental Manager, this position will provide exposure to environmental engineering studies, regulations, and permit requirements. You will experience a broad range of learning opportunities through a variety of tasks that include hands-on experience in remote field operations and professional office environments. If you're ready for an opportunity to work on exciting projects alongside a team of environmental professionals, engineers, consultants, and other highly skilled mining experts, we encourage you to apply.

At NewRange Copper Nickel, we act responsibly and strive to make a positive contribution to health and safety, environment, and communities through our activities. Being welcomed where we operate demands respecting Human Rights and Native American Rights, responsible social, economic, and environmental performance, and a commitment to sustainable business practice in everything we do. The successful candidate will work out of the NewRange office in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota.

Overview:

Located in the historic iron range mining region of northeastern Minnesota, NewRange is a 50:50 joint venture of subsidiaries of Teck American Inc. (Teck) and PolyMet Mining Corp. (Glencore) that is advancing two major copper-nickel-platinum-palladium deposits, NorthMet and Mesaba. Project activities range from readying the feasibility stage NorthMet project for a production decision pending clearance of mine permits to advancing the nearby Mesaba project to pre-feasibility studies and permitting. NewRange is committed to unlocking a new domestic supply chain of critical metals for the transition to a low-carbon economy and positioning Minnesota as a world leader in sustainable mineral resource development.

More information on NewRange is available at https://newrangecoppernickel.com/ 

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on the common values on health, safety, environment, and communities shared by the asset owners (Teck and Glencore).
• Assist with environmental sampling field work. 
• Utilize GIS and GPS tools to collect field data. 
• Assist in compliance monitoring events and recordkeeping. 
• Maintain trails to remote sampling locations.
• Data management and data entry utilizing spreadsheets.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The above accountabilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in college pursuing a degree in environmental, chemical, or civil engineering; an earth sciences discipline (chemistry, biology, geology, natural resources); or a related scientific degree.
• Must be a motivated, self-starter, with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Capable of working indoors and outdoors, safely maneuvering conditions such as open water, inclement weather, insects, and wildlife, and hazards such as mobile equipment.
• Acceptable driving record with a valid driver’s license.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Physical Demands of the Role:  

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, including      walking up and down stairs and across uneven surfaces.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, and squat, occasionally in uncomfortable      spaces.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.