1

Assistant Graduate Mining Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Graduate - Mine Engineer

Boron, CA ยท On-site

$75K - $109K/yr

Our Graduate Program is an opportunity for you to shape Rio Tinto from the inside out. We want you ... Collaborate with operations, assist in the development of short, medium mining plans. * Work ...

Our Graduate Program is an opportunity for you to shape Rio Tinto from the inside out. We want you ... Collaborate with operations, assist in the development of short, medium mining plans. * Work ...

... graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from ... Data Wrangling, Statistics, Data Mining, and Machine Learning; Job Duties and Responsibilities:

next page

Showing results 1-20

Assistant Graduate Mining information

See salary details

$6

$19

$33

How much do assistant graduate mining jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant graduate mining in the United States is $19.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Graduate Mining vs Graduate Mining Engineer?

AspectAssistant Graduate MiningGraduate Mining Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically a diploma or bachelor's degree in mining or related fieldBachelor's degree in mining engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised tasks in mining sites or officesMore autonomous roles, involved in planning and design
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used by mining companies for entry-level rolesUsed for professional roles requiring some experience or internship

Assistant Graduate Mining roles are entry-level positions focused on supporting mining operations under supervision, often requiring a diploma or bachelor's degree. Graduate Mining Engineers typically hold a bachelor's degree and take on more complex tasks, including planning and design. The main difference lies in responsibility level and independence, with Assistant roles being more supportive and supervised, while Graduate Mining Engineers are more autonomous and involved in engineering projects.

More about Assistant Graduate Mining jobs
What cities are hiring for Assistant Graduate Mining jobs? Cities with the most Assistant Graduate Mining job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Graduate Mining jobs? The most popular types of Graduate Mining jobs are:
What states have the most Assistant Graduate Mining jobs? States with the most job openings for Assistant Graduate Mining jobs include:
Infographic showing various Assistant Graduate Mining job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,672 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Mining Engineer - Graduate

Northern Star Pogo LLC

Delta Junction, AK โ€ข On-site

$96K/yr

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Job description


Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

Northern Star (Pogo) LLC have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for Engineering Graduates at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule. We are seeking Spring 2026 Graduates to join our Two-Year Graduate Program.

What do we offer?

  • Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team
  • Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
  • Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
  • Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What's the role?

The Graduate Mining Engineer reports to the Mine Superintendent and the primary role is to assist the Mine Engineering team with operational and engineering requirements. This includes using site procedures and processes to conduct specific tasks under the direction of Senior Engineers, and includes working in office and / or Underground workplaces

Duties include:

  • In your first year, you will work underground as an operator on a 28 days on, 14 days off roster - learning all different positions in the mine. In the second year, you will work as an engineer in the surface offices on a 15 days on, 13 days off roster.
  • Create mining instructions for the direction of operational activities including development instructions, drilling designs, blast plans, etc.
  • Conduct post mining reconciliation reviews.
  • Conduct mine area inspections to ensure mine instructions have been executed and quality aspects are in line with expectations.
  • Conduct mine inspections / surveys to record the mine operating environmental conditions and report finding to senior operational personnel (e.g. ventilation surveys, monthly area inspections, etc.)
  • Develop short term mining schedules and present these to the technical and operating team.
  • Participate in daily crew safety meetings

What are we looking for?

You'll be a highly motivated individual who will display behaviour consistent to our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.

The specifics:

  • Degree majoring in Mining Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution.
  • Current Driver's License.
  • Minimum 1-year relevant experience in the mining industry or proof of mine site intern work.
  • Computer literacy Microsoft Office (extensive excel skills is a requirement).
  • Good communication skills.
  • Excellent data analyses skills.
  • Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all engineering tasks.
  • Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
  • Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

Working 28 days on, 14 days off roster whilst working Underground, and a 15 days on, 13 days off rotating schedule whilst in the engineering office, up to12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

Why join us?

When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.

Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.