Mining Engineer Intern: Field Ops & Data-driven Impact

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

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.