Mining Engineer Intern

50061 Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC; Gordon (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEI Engagement and Employee Resource-?

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is offering an internship for students in Mining Engineering or Geology. The role combines field and office work to support quarry operations and project tasks. You will collaborate with engineers, managers and production staff to learn and contribute to day-to-day operations.

Strong communication, adaptability and project management skills are valued. Expected responsibilities include safety compliance and supporting multiple departments across production, maintenance and

Qualifications

• Currently a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering or Geology.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage several projects.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem solving and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in project work in the field.
• Assist plant operations to achieve production goals with engineers, managers and staff.
• Complete technical projects to understand quarry/aggregate site operations.
• Learn the mission of production, maintenance and quality departments and their functions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations and company policies.

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

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:

• $23.00/hr
• DEI Engagement and Employee Resource Group Activities Intern events
• 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.

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.