Mining Engineer Intern

50063 Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC; Lexington (SC); 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

Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC offers a hands-on internship at active aggregate mining sites to gain exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes while supporting site-based improvement projects.

This internship requires pursuing an Engineering or related degree, strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel to multiple sites. Expect field conditions and outdoor work across rugged environments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering or related field.
• Interest in industrial operations, manufacturing, or mining.
• Strong data interpretation and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams.
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering degree (pursuing)

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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As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.