Mining Engineer Intern

50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.; McCook (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA

HRA

FSA

AD&D

Disability Coverage

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. offers an internship focused on supporting daily aggregate mining and production operations, with hands‑on field experience across office and outdoor mining environments.

You will assist with safety, environmental, and operational compliance initiatives, collect and analyze data, and report findings to support continuous improvement. Collaboration with plant leadership and cross‑functional teams will be essential to drive improvements and learning.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in mining, geology, engineering, construction materials, or related fields.
• Ability to analyze information, identify solutions, and support operational decision‑making.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work across diverse groups.
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt, learn quickly, and perform effectively in a fast‑paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily aggregate mining and production operations.
• Assist with safety, environmental, and operational compliance initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and report operational data to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and cross‑functional teams on production and maintenance projects.
• Participate in problem‑solving activities that improve operational efficiency, quality, and performance.

Skills

Interest in mining

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Line of Business: Other

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

Support daily aggregate mining and production operations through hands‑on field experience.

Assist with safety, environmental, and operational compliance initiatives.

Collect, analyze, and report operational data to support continuous improvement efforts.

Collaborate with plant leadership and cross‑functional teams on production and maintenance projects.

Participate in problem‑solving activities that improve operational efficiency, quality, and performance.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated interest in mining, geology, engineering, construction materials, or related fields.

Ability to analyze information, identify solutions, and support operational decision‑making.

Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work across diverse groups.

Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Ability to adapt, learn quickly, and perform effectively in a fast‑paced operational environment.

Work Environment

Work is performed in both office and outdoor aggregate mining environments. Regular exposure to varying weather conditions, moving equipment, and active production areas.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated work areas.

Moderate walking, standing, climbing, and lifting may be required throughout the internship.

Travel between operational areas within the site may be necessary.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave
• 15 days of Paid Vacation
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays

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

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Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story.

Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry.

In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

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.