Field Mining Engineer Intern - Operations & Data

Heidelberg Materials; McCook (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) retirement savings with company

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is offering an internship at our McCook, IL site to support daily aggregate mining and production operations. You will gain hands-on field experience, assist with safety and environmental initiatives, and learn to analyze operational data to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with plant leadership and cross-functional teams, with exposure to fast-paced industrial environments and a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Interest in mining, geology, engineering, construction materials, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support daily aggregate mining and production operations through hands-on field experience.
• Assist with safety, environmental, and operational compliance initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and report operational data to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional teams on production and maintenance projects.
• Participate in problem-solving activities that improve operational efficiency, quality, and performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is offering an internship at our McCook, IL site to support daily aggregate mining and production operations. You will gain hands-on field experience, assist with safety and environmental initiatives, and learn to analyze operational data to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with plant leadership and cross-functional teams, with exposure to fast-paced industrial environments and a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.