Nyrstar · 2 days ago
Summer Intern Engineer - Summer 2026 TN Mines ETN and MTN (East Tennessee Mines; Strawberry Plains, TN)
Strawberry Plains, TN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerNyrstar is an engineering company focused on mining operations. They are seeking a Summer Intern Engineer to support the engineering department through a 2-3 month rotation across various aspects of the business, with responsibilities including safety compliance, mine engineering tasks, and team collaboration.
Environmental EngineeringMiningMining TechnologyPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Promote and demonstrate safe behavior at all times, comply with the site’s standards and procedures in SHEC
Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed SHEC goals in support of the department, site and company standards
Demonstrates leadership in SHEC through personal behaviors and conversations, and report all SHEC incidents and participate in SHEC initiatives
Take responsibility for the safety of all personnel, including yourself, at Nyrstar Tennessee Mines
Develops plans and schedules in consideration of Statutory requirements
Perform Auxiliary vent Studies
Perform primary vent studies
Infrastructure mapping – discharge, primary water, electrical, etc
Train with STPs (training as back-up and future STPs)
Assist STPs, Senior, and Chief Engineer on projects as assigned
Conduct time studies on equipment
Performance evaluation (e.g. dispatch/equipment data and looking at trends, opportunities, etc.)
Design and drafting as needed
Complete Software training (AutoCAD, Deswik, Minesight, etc.)
Business Improvement Initiatives
Assisting in automation and technology improvements
Support the team to build requisite structure, Work with the team to ensure the long-term viability of the team, Support team members in their personal development
Proactively seeks to understand the roles and the needs of other team members, work collaboratively with mine production and geology departments and assist other functional areas to achieve their objectives
Actively participate in team discussions and decisions
Ensure a cost-conscious culture is practiced by team members
Provide specialist technical advice to the team in areas of competence
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program related to Mine Engineering
Company
Nyrstar
Nyrstar is engages in mining, smelting, and producing zinc, lead, and other base and precious metals.
Founded in 2007
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$650MKey Investors
Trafigura
2019-04-15Acquired
2018-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2007-10-29IPO
Leadership Team
Amber Hendrix
HR Business Partner
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