Chemical Engineering Summer Internship

Production • Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia • Casual
AI Job Summary
  • Currently undertaking a degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • Experience in mineral processing and pilot-plant operation.
  • Experience with daily process plant operation/monitoring and routine sampling/analysis.

Role Type

On-site • Temporary • Casual • Internship

Description

Boss Energy Ltd is an emerging Australian uranium producer, advancing the Honeymoon Uranium Project in South Australia. Honeymoon is one of Australia’s first in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium operations to move into production in recent years, positioning Boss as a key player in the clean-energy transition.

We are offering a 3-month vacation placement over the university summer break (mid/late November – February). This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated chemical engineering student to gain first-hand experience in mineral processing, pilot-plant operation, and remote FIFO site work.

Placement details:

• Roster: FIFO 8 days on / 6 days off, 12-hour shifts

• Duration: ~3 months (Nov–Feb)

• Location: Honeymoon Uranium Project, Far North SA

• Inclusions: All flights, accommodation, and meals provided while on site

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily operation and monitoring of the process plant

• Routine sampling and analysis

• Troubleshooting operational inefficiencies

• Preparing and reporting operational data

• Contributing to operational improvements and innovative solutions

The student will work alongside site engineers and operators on broader plant and project activities, gaining exposure to real-world challenges in an operational uranium mine.

We’re seeking a student who is:

• Excited to work in a remote FIFO environment

• Practical, hands-on, and safety-conscious

• Curious, proactive, and willing to take initiative

• Keen to contribute ideas and drive innovative solutions

• Flexible and eager to learn across a range of operational tasks

Company Overview

Boss Energy is a publicly listed company which recently became Australia’s newest uranium producer. Boss Energy owns the Honeymoon uranium mine in South Australia, which is fully licensed for uranium exports of up to 3.3mlb and is run by an industry experienced team of mining professionals. With the recent purchase of a 30% stake in the Alta Mesa Uranium Project in South Texas USA, Boss Energy has reaffirmed its vision to become a global uranium supplier.