Engineering Graduate Associate (United States)
Orica
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About the Role
Orica’s 2027 Engineering Leadership Development (Engineering Graduate Associate) Program is designed for ambitious engineers seeking to launch their careers with a global leader in mining, technology, and innovation. This two-year program offers hands-on experience, technical and operational rotations, leadership development, and mentoring to accelerate professional growth. Graduates will work on real projects, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to operations that deliver essential resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop skills and knowledge through coaching, on-the-job training, and career management guidance.
- Follow a personalized learning roadmap to support distinct potential.
- Rotate through several technical on-site rotations, including examples such as Field Operations, Technical Services, Manufacturing, Technology, and Commercial.
- Explore diverse career paths, work alongside experienced professionals, and make meaningful contributions.
Core Business Units
The program focuses on developing graduates across core business units such as:
- Mining Services
- Technical Services
- PPIS
- Safety
- Project Management
- Supply Chain
- And possibly others
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Be eligible to work within the United States without sponsorship.
- Be eligible to drive a motor vehicle in the United States.
- Be in your final year of your university undergraduate degree or have completed your degree within the last year.
- Be willing to undergo a pre-employment background check, medical, and drug screen.
- Be open to living and working anywhere in the United States.
- Be willing to relocate multiple times during your first two years for each rotation, likely in remote locations across the United States, based on business need.
- Be willing to permanently live and work in a remote location anywhere in the United States once the two-year rotation program ends, based on business need.
- Be living in the United States and able to attend selection stages in person, if required.
- Open to a start date of June 2027.
Degrees and Disciplines
Orica accepts graduates from a range of engineering disciplines, including:
- Mining Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Geology or Geological Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Other Engineering degrees, as appropriate
Projected Careers After the Graduate Program
- Mining Services Leadership roles
- Operations
- Technical Services
- PPIS
- Safety
- Project Management
Compensation Range
- $77,500 USD
- Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan
- Relocation Assistance (As needed)
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
- Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
- Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company provided Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
- Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
- Voluntary Legal Plan
- 401(k) + Company Match
- Company provided Maternity Leave
- Company provided Bonding Leave
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick & Safe Time
- Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays