Mining Engineer Intern

Iaas Lc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO Holidays

Intern in-person events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Job summary

IAAS Lc in Lexington, KY is seeking an engineering intern to visit multiple aggregate sites and engage in on-site operational improvements. You will collect and analyze data, support safety, efficiency, quality, and sustainability projects, and report findings to cross-functional teams.

This hands-on internship offers exposure to quarry, plant and production processes in a dynamic field environment, with outdoor work and travel to sites as required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Engineering or related degree.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities.
• Ability to solve problems and make data-driven decisions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across diverse teams and locations.

Responsibilities

• Visit multiple aggregate sites to gain exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes.
• Support operational improvement projects focusing on safety, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Collect, analyze, and present operational data to identify opportunities for improvements.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will 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.

About You

The company is 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.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Training & Development

This internship provides hands-on experience at active aggregate mining sites, offering exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes in a dynamic field environment.

Work Environment

• Interns will work outdoors in various weather conditions and navigate rugged terrain and heavy equipment areas.