Mining Engineer Intern — Drive Plant & Quarry Optimizations

Heidelberg Materials; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO

Holidays

Intern In-Person Events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is offering an internship focused on operations support at aggregate plants and quarries in the United States. You will analyze data, identify process improvements, and partner with operations leaders on production, maintenance, and efficiency projects.

This hands-on role involves site observations, reporting, and presenting recommendations to drive safety and productivity. We are seeking students pursuing degrees in related fields with strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical

Communication

Prioritization

MS Office

Learning mindset

Education

Operations Management / Engineering / Mining / Construction Management / Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is offering an internship focused on operations support at aggregate plants and quarries in the United States. You will analyze data, identify process improvements, and partner with operations leaders on production, maintenance, and efficiency projects.

This hands-on role involves site observations, reporting, and presenting recommendations to drive safety and productivity. We are seeking students pursuing degrees in related fields with strong problem-solving and