Aggregates Management Trainee

Heidelberg Materials; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in the United States aggregates division offers a hands-on program designed for graduating engineers or business graduates to learn quarry operations, mine planning, and safety practices while working alongside experienced managers.

You will gain exposure to daily operations, analytics, and special projects, with hands-on training, mentorship, and a competitive base salary in the range shown.

Qualifications

• Graduating seniors with a degree in Mining, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Business Management OR current internal employees with basic industry knowledge, pursuing leadership roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility.
• Commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a defined program where you can apply your knowledge, experience, and education.
• Assist in managing daily operations of aggregate production.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Engage in special projects that vary in scope and size, working alongside some of the industry's best and brightest managers.
• Learn all aspects of managing a quarry or sand & gravel operation, including Mine Planning, Operations Optimization, Quality Control, Sales, Maintenance, Operating Heavy Equipment, Safety, and more.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety mindset

Education

Mining

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Business Management

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Participate in a defined program where you can apply your knowledge, experience, and education.
• Assist in managing daily operations of aggregate production.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Engage in special projects that vary in scope and size, working alongside some of the industry's best and brightest managers.
• Learn all aspects of managing a quarry or sand & gravel operation, including Mine Planning, Operations Optimization, Quality Control, Sales, Maintenance, Operating Heavy Equipment, Safety, and more.

What Are We Looking For

• Graduating seniors with a degree in Mining, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Business Management OR current internal employees with basic industry knowledge, pursuing leadership roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility.
• Commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Work Environment

Exposure to outdoor and industrial environments.

Hands-on training and mentorship.

Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, and climbing.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and equipment.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance.
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Line of Business: Aggregates Pay Range: $75,410.00 – $100,549.99

About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

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Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future.

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