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2027 Internship, Environmental

CompanyHECLA MINING CO.
LocationWinnemucca
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 8, 2026
About The Company
Hecla Mining Company is the oldest U.S.-based precious metals mining company and the largest primary silver producer in the United States. We are responsible for 45% of the U.S. silver production, and we also mine gold, lead, and zinc. Hecla has deep roots in our communities and has been in business for more than 130 years. Hecla is headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with a sister office in Vancouver, B.C, and our operating mines are located in the U.S. and Canada (Juneau, Alaska; Idaho’s Silver Valley; Quebec, Canada; and Yukon Territory, Canada). We also own additional exploration properties in world-class silver and gold mining districts across North America. Hecla’s philosophy is to operate mines safely by promoting a deeply rooted value-based culture, leveraging mining skills developed over the Company’s long history, and applying innovative new practices. Hecla’s responsibility is to the safety and health of our people, the communities we call home, and the environment we operate in. We are the oldest NYSE-listed precious metals mining company in North America (NYSE:HL).
About the Role
 

2027 Internship, Environmental  

 

As our Environmental  Intern, you will assist with environmental monitoring and maintaining systems to prevent or minimize impacts on the environment. 

Here’s what you can expect in this role: 

  • Training first. Every hire is provided MSHA training in the first 4 days on the job. We also provide department-level training on not just what to do, but safety, as well. 
  • Assist with the monitoring programs including field data collection, laboratory coordination, shipping, data review, resultant data compilation, and analysis.
  • Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before we start the day for your safety and the safety of your team. 
  • You will be paid, and have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401 (k) with company match. Housing will be provided. 
  • Internships occur between May and September 1, 2027.
  • You will be a part of team you can rely on, a team that will have your back. 

Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled in school for the Fall 2026 semester in Environmental Engineering, or related field. 
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing.

About Us

Hecla Mining Company produces more than 45 percent of all silver in the United States, and has operating mines in Alaska, Idaho, and Yukon Territory, Canada. We also own exploration properties in world-class silver and gold mining districts throughout North America. Hecla’s philosophy is to operate mines safely by promoting a deeply rooted value-based culture, leveraging mining skills developed over the Company’s long history, and applying innovative new practices. Hecla’s responsibility is to the safety and health of our people, the communities we call home, and the environment we operate in.

Hecla’s Greens Creek Mine in southeast Alaska is one of the largest and lowest-cost primary silver mines in the world, and it is the cash generating engine of the Company. The Greens Creek ore body contains silver, zinc, gold and lead, and it lies within the Admiralty Island National Monument. The Greens Creek property includes 17 patented lode claims and one patented mill site claim. The entire project is accessed by boat. It consists of the mine, an ore concentrating mill, a dry stacked tailings facility, a ship-loading facility, camp facilities, and a ferry dock.

Hecla Lucky Friday is a deep underground silver, lead, and zinc mine located in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District in northern Idaho. The mine began operating in 1942. Lucky Friday, one of the top seven primary silver mines in the world (based on silver equivalent ounces), celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2017. Thanks to the #4 Shaft project, the mine is expected to have another 20-30 years of mine life and will continue to provide quality jobs and community support to north Idaho.

Hecla Nevada is a high-impact development project – unlocking extraordinary value potential. Nevada represents a transformative opportunity within Hecla’s portfolio, with multiple high-grade projects offering near-term production potential and district-scale discovery opportunities. Our renewed strategic focus leverages existing infrastructure, proven high-grade systems, and vastly underexplored targets.

If you’re interested in this role, apply on our website at this link: http://www.hecla.com/careers/ Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States.

Hecla is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills
Environmental monitoringField data collectionLaboratory coordinationData reviewData compilationData analysisSafety inspectionEnvironmental engineering
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityEngineeringScience & ResearchManufacturing
Benefits
Medical coverageDental coverageVision coverage401(k) with company matchHousing provided
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with environmental monitoring programs, including field data collection, laboratory coordination, and data analysis. They will also perform safety inspections of equipment and work areas to ensure a secure environment for the team.
📋Job Type
intern
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
595
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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