Mining Equipment Engineering Intern – Summer

North American Coal; Grand Coteau (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Coal in Louisiana is seeking an intern (Trainee) pursuing a four-year Mechanical Engineering degree. The program is not designed for graduates and work will be performed at a surface lignite coal mine.

Responsibilities include providing technical support to maintenance and operations to reduce costs and boost production through new technology and improved equipment; plan and coordinate preventive maintenance; comply with MSHA rules and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications is required.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the different maintenance and operations departments with a major focus on maximizing cost reductions and increased production through the application of new technology and improved components and design of surface mining equipment.
• Responsible for performing engineering duties in planning, scheduling, and coordinating preventive mechanical maintenance work on all major pieces of mining equipment.
• Perform duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures and state and federal environmental regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Advanced computer applications

Confidential information handling

Education

Mechanical Engineering coursework

Job description

North American Coal in Louisiana is seeking an intern (Trainee) pursuing a four-year Mechanical Engineering degree. The program is not designed for graduates and work will be performed at a surface lignite coal mine.

Responsibilities include providing technical support to maintenance and operations to reduce costs and boost production through new technology and improved equipment; plan and coordinate preventive maintenance; comply with MSHA rules and safety procedures.