Mining Engineer Intern

Careermine; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO Holidays

In-person intern events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America offers a hands-on internship at active aggregate mining sites. You will visit quarry and plant operations, collect and analyze data, and support improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an Engineering or technical degree with strong analytical and collaboration skills, and willingness to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated interest in industrial operations, manufacturing, mining, construction materials, or related environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with ability to interpret data and identify improvements.
• Effective communication and collaboration across diverse teams and locations.
• Willingness and ability to travel to multiple aggregate sites in a dynamic field environment.

Responsibilities

• Visit multiple aggregate operations to gain exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes.
• Support operational improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Collect, analyze, and present operational data to identify opportunities for process enhancements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality control, and leadership teams on site-based initiatives.
• Participate in field inspections, project work, and continuous improvement activities across the region.

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

• Visit multiple aggregate operations to gain exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes.
• Support operational improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Collect, analyze, and present operational data to identify opportunities for process enhancements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality control, and leadership teams on site-based initiatives.
• Participate in field inspections, project work, and continuous improvement activities across the region.

What Are We Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated interest in industrial operations, manufacturing, mining, construction materials, or related environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvements.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across diverse teams and locations.
• Willingness and ability to travel to multiple aggregate sites and work in a dynamic field environment.

Work Environment

• This internship involves hands-on experience at active aggregate mining sites. Interns should be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and navigating rugged terrain and heavy equipment areas.

What We Offer

• $23.00/hr - $27.00/hr
• Summer PTO Holidays
• Intern in-person events
• Employee Resource Group Activities

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

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