Mining Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in the United States offers a field- and office-based internship for students in Mining Engineering or Geology. You will support plant operations and collaborate with engineers, managers, and production staff across departments to gain hands-on experience at a quarry site.

This internship emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and teamwork. The role requires strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in varying weather conditions, with

Qualifications

• Current juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering or Geology.
• Commitment and strong work ethic to contribute to the company.
• Willingness to adapt to changing project needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Willingness to work in both office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations to help meet production goals with engineers and staff.
• Assist with assigned technical projects to understand quarry or aggregate site operations.
• Learn the functions of production, maintenance, and quality departments.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to motivate teams

Problem-solving

Flexibility/adaptability

Education

Pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering or Geology

Job description

Put your education into action in the field to support and participate in assigned project work.

Support the plant operations in achieving production goals while partnering with experienced engineers, managers, and production employees in different departments.

Complete technical projects to gain an understanding of the operations of a quarry or aggregate site.

Learn the mission of the production, maintenance, and quality departments and different job and functions.

Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

What Are We Looking For:

Current juniors and seniors working toward a degree in Mining Engineering or Geology.

Commitment and engagement through a high level of work ethic and utilization of abilities for the best of the company.

Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Combination of office and field work.

Exposure to various weather conditions.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Physical requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform manual labor tasks as needed.

What We Offer:

$25.00/hr

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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.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.