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Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) is an international mining and natural resources company. * The largest producer of iron ore pellets in North America. * A major supplier of direct-shipping lump and fines iron ore out of Australia. * A significant producer of high and low volatile metallurgical coal. Driven by the core values of social, environmental and capital stewardship, Cliffs associates across the globe endeavor to provide all stakeholders operating and fi... Read More

Address	200 Public Sq # 3300, Cleveland, OH
Website	www.cliffsnaturalresources.com
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Mining Engineering Internship Summer 2013

Description

North American Iron Ore

Summary of Principal Functions

Support the site Mine Planning and Engineering staff and complete several special projects and initiatives.

Specific Responsibilities

· Participate in the design of the weekly, 30 day, 60 day, 90 day, and annual mine plans

· Using data provided from the mine planning team and geological engineering team, design appropriate blast patterns for weekly dig plans

· Obtain production data and track in mine plans

· Conduct analysis of production data and present to operations and management staff

· Maintain weekly mining plan

· Use ground-based laser scanning tools to create topographical maps of mine pits

· Conduct assessment of material moved using mine pit map updates

· Use laser scanning tools to analyze blast swells

· Make recommendations for future blast patterns

· Participate in regular mine planning meetings with Engineering and site management

· Other duties as assigned by the Mine Planning and Engineering staff

North American Coal

Summary of Principal Functions

Support the site Engineering and Operations staff and complete several special projects and initiatives.

Specific Responsibilities

· Complete two-week Underground Mining training and certification

· Maintain Cliffs’ standards of safety in all work responsibilities

· Participate in the mine planning process

· Collaborate on continuous improvement projects and initiatives

· Learn and understand mining processes related to both longwall and continuous miner operations

· Conduct ventilation testing and sampling

· Other duties as assigned by the Operations and Engineering staff

Education Requirements: Enrolled in an accredited school or university and currently pursuing a degree in Mining, Mining Engineering, Mining Technology or other related degree.

Experience Requirements: No previous experience required.

Competency Requirements:

· Ability to work in various environments – rain, heat, humidity, etc.

· Strong writing skills

· Strong interpersonal communication skills

· Well-developed, superb organizational skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Experience with Vulcan software required

· Experience with Minitab, MS Project, or GIS Software a plus

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook

· Knowledge of Scientific Method

· Able to multi-task and set proper priorities

Other Job Information

Vacancy type:	Full Time	Contact Mode:	not provided
Fax:	216-694-4880	Contact Name:	not provided
Job Duration:	not provided	Phone:	216-694-5700
Email:	jessica.moran@cliffsnr.com