Mining Engineer Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO Holidays

DEI Engagement and Employee Resource

Intern events

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is offering a summer internship for students pursuing Mining Engineering or Geology. You will apply classroom knowledge in the field, support plant operations, and work closely with engineers and production staff across departments to gain practical site experience.

Responsibilities include learning quarry operations, adhering to safety regulations, and participating in projects that contribute to production goals and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering or Geology.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to contribute to the company.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to learn quarry operations and site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Apply your education to field work on assigned projects.
• Support plant operations to help achieve production goals with engineers and production staff.
• Complete technical projects to understand quarry or aggregate site operations.
• Learn the mission of production, maintenance and quality departments.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team motivation

Project management

Adaptability

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Mining Engineering or Geology degree (in progress)

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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