Mining Engineer Intern

50063 Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO

Holidays

Intern In-Person Events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC is offering a student internship in operations at an aggregate plant or quarry near Duluth, GA. You will support daily operations to improve safety, quality and productivity.

You'll analyze data, help with process improvements, and partner with site leaders on projects covering production, maintenance and efficiency. The role requires strong analytical thinking, good communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in operations-related field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communicator and collaborator across teams.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily plant and quarry operations to drive safety, quality, and productivity.
• Analyze operational data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with operations leaders on projects related to production, maintenance, and efficiency.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations based on project findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Operations/Engineering/Mining/Construction/Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates 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

Support daily plant and quarry operations to help drive safety, quality, and productivity. Analyze operational data and assist with identifying process improvement opportunities. Partner with operations leaders on projects related to production, maintenance, and efficiency. Conduct site observations and contribute to operational and safety initiatives. Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations based on project findings.

What Are We Looking For

Currently pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Mining, Construction Management, Business, or a related field. Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking capabilities. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and an eagerness to learn industrial operations.

Work Environment

Primarily based at an aggregate plant and/or quarry operation. Exposure to outdoor environments, varying weather conditions, production equipment, and active job sites. Requires adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Opportunities to work closely with experienced operations professionals and site leadership.

What We Offer

Salary: $23-$27/hour

• Summer PTO
• Holidays
• Intern In-Person Events
• Employee Resource Group Activities

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.