Mechanical Engineer Intern

About Asarco Grupo Mexico

ASARCO LLC is a subsidiary of one of the world's largest Copper producers Grupo Mexico and ranks third in the United States in Copper production. ASARCO LLC is a fully integrated miner, smelter, and refinery of copper in the United States with over 2,800 employees spanning 4 mine sites in Arizona.

Location:

ASARCO Ray mining operation, a 250,000 TPD hard rock open pit copper mine located 64 miles southeastbetween Phoenix and 70 miles northeast Tucson, Arizona.

27809 North Mineral Creek Road, Kearny, Arizona 85137, United States

We are looking for motivated students with a strong interest in the mining industry. Our internship program is 10 weeks long, in which you will receive important industry training and get involved in meaningful real-world projects like planning a program, designing a process, or implementing technology. The culmination of your program will include an opportunity to present your work to management.

Intern – Mining Technology Projects

Join our dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge mining technology initiatives aimed at optimizing operations. As an intern, you will work on exciting projects that drive innovation in mining, focusing on data analysis, process improvement, and technology implementation. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced environment while working alongside industry professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist with data analysis and reporting for technology-driven projects

- Support process improvements and system implementations

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project tasks and milestones

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Establish maintenance process mapping around critical equipment.

- Assist with inventory management.

- Build electronic files of drawings.

- Build electronic files of maintenance manuals.

- Work with AutoCAD updating as-built construction and/or plant drawings.

- Work with the Project Managers/Engineers as they oversee project design and implementation.

- Research specific assigned items pertaining to ongoing plant operations.

- Make presentations to in-house engineering and management groups as required.

- Evaluate assigned field problems (real or theoretical) and report back as required.

- Meet everyday safety goals.

- Various other projects as assigned.

- Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.

- Time management skills in performing multiple projects with various team members.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present findings and make recommendations.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university on a full-time basis.

- Must be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate level.

- Must be majoring in Mechanical Engineering or closely related Engineering discipline.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to helping employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially, and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate a good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that they work within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.