Mining Engineer Intern

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; 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 North America is offering an on-site internship focused on supporting daily plant and quarry operations to drive safety, quality, and productivity. You will analyze operational data and help identify process improvements while partnering with operations leaders on production, maintenance, and efficiency projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing related degrees, possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Mining, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily plant and quarry operations to drive safety, quality, and productivity.
• Analyze operational data and assist with identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Partner with operations leaders on projects related to production, maintenance, and efficiency.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations based on project findings.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Pursuing degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Support daily plant and quarry operations to help drive safety, quality, and productivity.

Analyze operational data and assist with identifying process improvement opportunities.

Partner with operations leaders on projects related to production, maintenance, and efficiency.

Conduct site observations and contribute to operational and safety initiatives.

Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations based on project findings.

What Are We Looking For

Currently pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Mining, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.

Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking capabilities.

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and an eagerness to learn industrial operations.

Primarily based at an aggregate plant and/or quarry operation.

Exposure to outdoor environments, varying weather conditions, production equipment, and active job sites.

Requires adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Opportunities to work closely with experienced operations professionals and site leadership.

What We Offer

$23-$27/hour

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.

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.