Engineering Graduate Associate (United States)

Engineering Graduate Associate Applications for Orica's 2027 Engineering Leadership Development (Engineering Graduate Associate) Program are now open. Turn your engineering degree into a career that makes a real impact. At Orica, you'll do more than start a job—you'll launch your career with a global leader in mining, technology, and innovation. From day one, you'll work on real projects, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to operations that help deliver the resources essential to modern life. Our two-year Leadership Development Program is designed for ambitious engineers who want to accelerate their professional growth. Through hands-on experience, technical and operational rotations, leadership development, and mentoring from industry experts, you'll gain exposure to multiple areas of the business while building the skills needed to become a future leader. Whether your passion lies in engineering, operations, technology, safety, project management, or innovation, you'll have the opportunity to explore diverse career paths, work alongside experienced professionals, and make a meaningful contribution from the very start. Join a company that invests in your potential and gives you the opportunity to build a career—not just a role. At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world. It's an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation, and reimagining the way we work.

Our graduates rotate through several technical on-site rotations. These core rotations are designed to give you a solid foundation for your professional development and prepare you as you transition into your professional career. Some example rotations include Field Operations, Technical Services, Manufacturing, Technology and Commercial. 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 EligibilityBe eligible to work within the United States with no sponsorship Be eligible to drive a motor vehicle in the United StatesBe 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 StatesBe willing to relocate multiple times during your first two years for each rotation, likely in remote locations across the United States, based on business needBe 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 needBe living in the United States and be able to attend selection stages in person, if required Open to a start date of June 2027 Projected careers after the graduate program: Mining Services Leadership roles OperationsTechnical ServicesPPISSafetyProject Management Start Date June 2027

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are a Drug-free workplace. Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military, or veteran, 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.