Graduate - MFG Technical (CTS MFG)

Graduate Chemical Engineer – Orica Specialty Mining Chemicals (Winnemucca, NV, USA)

Launch Your Career with Orica – The World Leader in Mining and Civil Blasting

Are you a soon-to-be graduate in Chemical Engineering, eager to make an impact in a global company at the forefront of mining innovation? Orica’s Graduate Program is your gateway to a dynamic career, hands-on experience, and professional growth.

Why Orica?

•    Global Impact: Join a team of 13,000+ professionals mobilizing vital resources worldwide.
•    Innovation: Work with cutting-edge digital, automated, and chemical technologies shaping the future of mining.
•    Recognition: Named a top company for women in transportation by the Women in Trucking Association (2023–2025).

About the Graduate Program

•    Full-Time, Regular Employee Status
•    Two-Year Rotational Program: Experience diverse roles across our Winnemucca manufacturing site, including technical, operational, and leadership tracks.
•    Personalized Learning Roadmap: Receive coaching, on-the-job training, mentorship from current leaders, and career guidance tailored to your strengths and interests.
•    Real Responsibilities from Day One: Contribute to meaningful projects and develop skills that set you up for long-term success while having the opportunity to learn in a close-knit manufacturing environment.  The opportunity to work with all operational disciplines, all types of processes and equipment and will work on and solve complex problems.
•    Opportunities:  This is an amazing opportunity for a engineer who wants to grow technically and also be exposed to what the future may look like right at the beginning of their career.

Who We’re Looking For

•    Degree: Final-year undergraduate or recent graduate (within 1 year) in Chemical Engineering.
•    Eligibility: Able to drive in the U.S.; willing to live in Winnemucca, NV after the program

Details

•    On-site Role: Report to Winnemucca site five days a week.
•    Selection Process: Video and In-person interviews may be required.
•    Pre-employment Checks: Background, medical, and drug screening.

Ready to ignite your career? Apply now and help us solve tomorrow’s challenges with today’s technologies.

What You’ll Gain

•    Career Pathways: Site leadership, technical services, process engineering, project management, safety, supply chain, and more.
•    Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, collaborative environment that values your unique perspective.
•    Competitive Salary & Benefits:
•    Benefits: 
•    Medical/Prescription Drug – Two (2) plans to choose from 
•    Dental – One (1) plan to choose from 
•    Vision – One (1) plan 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 
•    401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day.
•    Company provided Bonding Leave 
•    Accrued Paid Time Off  
•    Paid Sick & Safe Time 
•    Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age, veteran status, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.