Co-op Student- Mining Engineering (Jan 2026 start)

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Manakin (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining industry seeks Full-time Co-op Students for its Mining Engineering team. Students will engage in strategic location projects and self-development, applying their educational experience while supporting business plans. This opportunity is for current full-time Mining Engineering students who are eager to analyze and recommend practices for operations. The position runs from January to December 2026, providing exposure to the aggregate industry in both corporate and field environments.

Qualifications

• Education: Current full-time Mining Engineering student.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Support location projects aligned with strategic objectives.
• Self-develop in Luck Companies Values classes.
• Analyze and recommend innovative practices for operations.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to learn new software

Education

Current full-time Mining Engineering student

Job description

Full-time Co-op Students are responsible for projects on the Mining Engineering team. Luck Companies works with the university to ensure that the year that the student works with the company, they can experience the aggregate industry from the corporate and field environment. Students will work the full calendar year from Jan-Dec 2026.

Essential Functions

• Support location projects aligned with strategic objectives utilizing schooling knowledge and analysis of existing operations and company practices
• Self-develop in Luck Companies Values classes
• Support and contribute to location business plan and the mine plan.
• Analyze, inform, and recommend innovative practices for operations regarding products, processes, people, and technology, using data analytics.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Current full-time Mining Engineering student

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software

Environment or Physical Working Conditions

General office conditions apply.

Ability to work with occasional exposure to dirty and dusty conditions and extremes of weather.

Luck Companies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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