Mining Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials; Lexington (SC); 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 is offering an internship at our aggregates operations in Lexington, SC. This hands-on program provides exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes while supporting safety, efficiency, quality, and sustainability initiatives.

You will collect and analyze operational data, present findings, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality control, and leadership teams across multiple sites. Travel to diverse locations is expected during the internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Interest in industrial operations, manufacturing, mining, or construction materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation.
• Effective communication and teamwork across locations.
• Willingness to travel to multiple 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Engineering or related field

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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