Field Intern

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Powder’s Field Internship program offers hands-on mining and blasting industry experience through a multi-faceted rotation focusing on technical, operations, safety and compliance. Interns work with experienced professionals, support daily operations, collect and analyze data, and gain practical knowledge of mining processes and safety standards.

Open to Mining Engineering students, the program helps you develop technical skills, expand your professional network and explore diverse career

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Mining Engineering program or degree.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Lift 50+ pounds of product and materials.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely handle all products and follow safety protocols.
• Observe, assist and perform blasting operations under leadership.
• Assist in shot loading, layout and design (E-Star).
• Support site supervisor with materials and equipment needs.
• Use hand tools, shovels and operate around heavy equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and report safety concerns.
• Assist in field work including sampling, surveying and site inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Early shift

Inventory math

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Mining Engineering

Job description

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‑faceted 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.

Equal Opportunity

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive 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 an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E‑Verify.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About the Company

SINCE 1833, IMPROVING THE WORLD WE LIVE IN. Austin Powder has been making explosives for over 190 years and we take great pride in improving the world we live in. In 1833, the Austin family created the company to produce black powder that would help break the rock, mine the minerals and build the canals and railroads to develop the frontier. Initially along the banks of the Cuyahoga River near Akron, Ohio, we grew as the country grew. Today, Austin Powder is a world leader in the industrial explosives industry with a passionate commitment towards safety, a relentless customer focus, a family culture work environment, and a demonstration of respect of towards all. As in our early years, our mission continues to be to improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives. Our success has been based on our core values and this has proven to be universally true around the globe as the company has expanded to be one of the leading providers of industrial explosives and blasting services in the world.