Mining Engineer Intern: Field & Quarry Ops (Paid $25/hr)

Heidelberg Materials North America; Burnet (TX); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$25.00/hr

DEI Engagement and Employee Resource –

Intern events

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America invites eager juniors and seniors studying Mining Engineering or Geology to contribute to field and plant operations. You’ll support project work, collaborate with engineers and production teams, and learn the full scope of quarry operations.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and hands-on experience across production and maintenance functions, with opportunities to engage in DEI initiatives and intern events.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking and decision-making.
• Openness to change, flexibility and adaptability.
• High level of commitment and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support field project work by applying education and collaborating with engineers and production staff.
• Assist plant operations in achieving production goals in partnership with departments.
• Complete technical projects to understand quarry or aggregate site operations.
• Learn the mission of production, maintenance and quality teams and various roles.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication

Team motivation

Problem solving

Adaptability

Work ethic

Education

Mining Engineering or Geology (current juniors/seniors)

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America invites eager juniors and seniors studying Mining Engineering or Geology to contribute to field and plant operations. You’ll support project work, collaborate with engineers and production teams, and learn the full scope of quarry operations.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and hands-on experience across production and maintenance functions, with opportunities to engage in DEI initiatives and intern events.