Intern - Environmental

Location:
Navajo Mine

Address:
Farmington, NM

Closing Date:
11/03/2024

Be a part of an outstanding Environmental Science team!

Navajo Transitional Energy Company, (NTEC), operates a surface coal mine in northwest New Mexico serving a major power plant and has exciting paid summer internships. This internship is for summer 2025.

Responsibilities:

Conduct vegetation surveys.
Conduct land stability surveys on reclaimed lands.
Collect and prepare air, surface, water, ground water, and soil samples for laboratory analysis.
Use GPS/GIS to prepare maps, facilitate field data collection and analyze data.
Prepare reports, share data results and develop recommendations to improve the program.
Conduct surveys of rehabilitated mine lands to evaluate landform stability and success of re-vegetation.
Develop communication skills (written, oral and presentation formats) with all levels of the organization.
Comply with MSHA regulations, safety practices at the mine, identify and report any safety hazards to the supervisors or managers, and complete proper reporting as necessary.

Necessary Qualifications:

2.75 cumulative GPA with a 3.25 GPA in major.
Enrolled in a science program in pursuit of an Associate of Science or a Bachelor of Science degree.
Ability to work outdoors and traverse uneven ground up to 6-8 hours a day.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for the purpose of preparing and presenting information.
Build trust by meeting commitments and delivering on expected targets, even when faced with difficult, adverse, or time-constrained situations.
Ability to prioritize projects and self-motivated to generate creative solutions and oversee the execution.
Possess a valid State driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record.
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the passing of a background check, and drug test, and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

Majors: Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geology, Hydrology, Wildlife, Botany, Horticulture, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Range Science.

Preferred: GIS experience. Course work and experience in plant identification, vegetation sampling, soil sampling, and water sampling.

OPEN DATE: September 15, 2024 CLOSE DATE: November 3, 2024

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and proof of Navajo Nation membership (if applicable). Please apply online at www.navenergy.com.

Qualified Applicants Only

You must meet the specific necessary qualifications listed above to be considered a qualified applicant. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

You must meet the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.

This Position is subject to the preference requirements in the Navajo Preference in Employment Act, 15 N.N.C. § 601 et seq.