Field Mining Intern: Hands-On Operations & Safety

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

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