Mining Engineer Intern

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Connellsville (Fayette County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO Holidays

DEI Engagement

Intern events

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials NE LLC is offering a summer internship for current sophomores, juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering or Geology. You will apply classroom knowledge in the field, support plant operations, and participate in project work alongside engineers, managers, and production staff.

The role emphasizes health, safety and environmental compliance, exposure to quarry and aggregate site operations, and learning the mission of production, maintenance and quality

Qualifications

• Current sophomores, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team motivation

Project management

Adaptability

Work ethic

Education

Mining Engineering or Geology

Job description

Line of Business: Service & Support

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.

• Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures

What Are We Looking For:

• Current sophomores, 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.

What We Offer:

• $23.00/hr - $27.00/hr

• Summer PTO Holidays

• DEI Engagement and Employee Resource Group Activities

• Intern events

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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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.