Mining Engineer Intern

50061 Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern events

DEI engagement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC in Burnet, TX offers an internship for juniors and seniors pursuing Mining Engineering or Geology. You will apply classroom knowledge in field support, collaborate with engineers and production staff, and complete technical projects to understand quarry operations.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and proactive engagement with teams to learn production flows and maintenance processes. Strong communication and adaptability are expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in assigned project work in the field.
• Assist plant operations in achieving production goals while collaborating with engineers, managers, and other staff.
• Complete technical projects to understand quarry/aggregate site operations.
• Learn production, maintenance, and quality department missions and functions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Mining Engineering or Geology (student)

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

About Us:

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing:

Put your education into action in the field to support and participate in assigned project work. Support the plant operations in achieving production goals while partnering with experienced engineers, managers, and production employees in different departments. Complete technical projects to gain an understanding of the operations of a quarry or aggregate site. Learn the mission of the production, maintenance, and quality departments and different job and functions. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

What Are We Looking For:

Current juniors and seniors working toward a degree in Mining Engineering or Geology.

Commitment and engagement through a high level of work ethic and utilization of abilities for the best of the company.

Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Work Environment:

Combination of office and field work. Exposure to various weather conditions. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Physical requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform manual labor tasks as needed.

What We Offer:

$25.00/hr DEI Engagement and Employee Resource Group Activities Intern events Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled #Intern Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.