Mechanical Engineer Intern at ASARCO LLC

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. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

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 at ASARCO & Grupo Mexico.

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.