Mining Engineer Intern

50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished Housing

PPE provided

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a motivated Quarry Mining Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on exposure to aggregate mining operations, working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic production environment.

You will gain practical experience in quarry planning, mine design, data analysis, and process improvements while supporting safety, environmental and regulatory initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Interest in mining, aggregates, heavy industrial operations, or construction materials.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make sound recommendations.
• Effective verbal and written communication with cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarry planning, mine design, and production analysis activities.
• Support operational improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production, equipment, and operations data.
• Participate in field inspections and collaborate with quarry personnel to identify optimization opportunities.
• Contribute to environmental, regulatory, and safety compliance initiatives across site operations.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Safety minded

Team collaboration

Education

Mining Engineering (pursuing)

Job description

Line of Business: Other 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. Heidelberg Materials is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Quarry Mining Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship provides hands-on exposure to aggregate mining operations and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic production environment. The selected candidate will gain practical experience supporting quarry operations, process improvements, mine planning, and operational efficiency initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with quarry planning, mine design, and production analysis activities.
• Support operational improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production, equipment, and operational performance data.
• Participate in field inspections and collaborate with quarry personnel to identify process optimization opportunities.
• Contribute to environmental, regulatory, and safety compliance initiatives across site operations.

What Are We Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in mining, aggregates, heavy industrial operations, or construction materials.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make sound recommendations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Commitment to workplace safety and willingness to work in both office and field environments.

Work Environment

Primarily based at an active quarry operation with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, uneven terrain, and industrial equipment. Combination of fieldwork and office-based assignments. Frequent interaction with operations, maintenance, quality control, and leadership teams. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required and provided as appropriate for site activities.

What We Offer

Competitive Hourly Pay ($23/hr - $27/hr)

• Furnished Housing
• PPE required and provided as appropriate for site activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

#Intern Shaping the future, building successesHeidelberg 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.