Mining Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials North America; Burnet (TX); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$25.00/hr

DEI Engagement and Employee Resource –

Intern events

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America invites eager juniors and seniors studying Mining Engineering or Geology to contribute to field and plant operations. You’ll support project work, collaborate with engineers and production teams, and learn the full scope of quarry operations.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and hands-on experience across production and maintenance functions, with opportunities to engage in DEI initiatives and intern events.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking and decision-making.
• Openness to change, flexibility and adaptability.
• High level of commitment and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support field project work by applying education and collaborating with engineers and production staff.
• Assist plant operations in achieving production goals in partnership with departments.
• Complete technical projects to understand quarry or aggregate site operations.
• Learn the mission of production, maintenance and quality teams and various roles.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication

Team motivation

Problem solving

Adaptability

Work ethic

Education

Mining Engineering or Geology (current juniors/seniors)

Job description

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

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Req ID JR10017976

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.