Field Intern

Austin Powder Co., Inc.; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Austin Powder Co., Inc. invites students to join its Field Internship program, designed to give hands-on experience in mining and blasting while emphasizing safety and compliance.

Interns rotate through technical, operations, safety, and compliance areas, supporting daily operations and data collection. Open to Mining Engineering students, the program offers practical field knowledge, mentorship, and networking opportunities within a hands-on environment designed to launch careers in the mining

Qualifications

• Enrollment or degree in Mining Engineering program
• Ability to work non‑traditional first shift hours generally starting very early.
• Perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) to count inventory, verify inventory.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Lifting and carrying 50 pounds of product and other materials and frequently squatting and bending.
• Strong team‑orientation
• The desire to learn local, operations, technical and sales aspects of the blasting industry.
• Effective oral and written communication

Responsibilities

• Will learn to safely handle all products for daily operations and adhere to company safety protocols.
• Work collaboratively as a team member and observe, assist and perform various functions in blasting operations under assigned leadership.
• Work with team members on the bench learning shot loading, layout and design (E-Star).
• Assist the site supervisor or Blaster in Charge with the materials, equipment needs and help collect supplies as requested.
• Use material handling equipment and tools including shovels, hand tools, power tools and work around heavy construction equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and report any employee, customer or safety concerns to the Blaster in Charge or Location Manager.
• Assist in field work which includes physical labor, sampling, surveying and site inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math basics

Weather resilience

Physical stamina

Team oriented

Learning mindset

Oral & written communication

Education

Mining Engineering

Job description

Join the Family – Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.

Job Summary

The Field Internship position is part of Austin Powder’s development program that will give students hands‑on experience to gain field knowledge of the mining and blasting industry, exposure to customer dynamics and operating in a culture of safety. This program is designed around a multi‑faced rotation focusing on technical, operations, safety and compliance aspects. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals in the industry supporting daily operations, assist in data collection and analysis and gain practical knowledge of mining process, safety standards and industry best practices. This opportunity is designed for Mining Engineering students who are eager to apply classroom learning to real world challenges. You will develop technical skills, expand your professional network and gain insight into various career paths within the mining industry.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Will learn to safely handle all products for daily operations and adhere to company safety protocols.
• Work collaboratively as a team member and observe, assist and perform various functions in blasting operations under assigned leadership.
• Work with team members on the bench learning shot loading, layout and design (E-Star).
• Assist the site supervisor or Blaster in Charge with the materials, equipment needs and help collect supplies as requested.
• Use material handling equipment and tools including shovels, hand tools, power tools and work around heavy construction equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and report any employee, customer or safety concerns to the Blaster in Charge or Location Manager.
• Assist in field work which includes physical labor, sampling, surveying and site inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Enrollment or degree in Mining Engineering program

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to work non‑traditional first shift hours generally starting very early.
• Perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) to count inventory, verify inventory.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Lifting and carrying 50 pounds of product and other materials and frequently squatting and bending.
• Strong team‑orientation
• The desire to learn local, operations, technical and sales aspects of the blasting industry.
• Effective oral and written communication

Reporting Relationships

• Field Interns will report to a variety of Austin Powder Leadership, depending on where they are at in their rotation.
• Field Interns will be assigned a Mentor for the duration of their assignment as a trusted advisor and a “Go To” for everything in between.

Work Environment

• The rotations of the Field Intern will include being outside in all weather conditions and varying terrain.
• Will be exposed to dust, noise, oils, greases, and other debris.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands to operate controls, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Location

Field Interns will be assigned to an APC location where housing may be required (housing allowance provided) – Daily travel within the region with an APC employee or assigned company vehicle.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of a