Mining Engineer Intern

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Erdenheim (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO

Holidays

DEI Engagement and Employee Resource G

Intern events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking student interns in the United States (PA) to apply their studies in Mining Engineering or Geology in real field projects. You will support plant operations, work with engineers and production staff, and gain hands-on exposure to quarry and aggregate site operations.

Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors with strong work ethic, adaptability, and excellent written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Current juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering or Geology.
• High level of work ethic and commitment to the company.
• Openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage several projects.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply your education 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.

Skills

Communication

Team motivation

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geology

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:

• 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 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 - $25.00/hr
• Summer PTO
• Holidays
• DEI Engagement and Employee Resource Group Activities
• Intern events
• Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
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