Mining Mechanical Engineering Intern — Maintenance & Tech

The Coteau Properties Company; Beulah (ND); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Coteau Properties Company is offering an internship for students pursuing a four-year Mechanical Engineering degree. The program targets hands-on work at a surface lignite coal mine, with emphasis on using new technology and improved components to maximize production and reduce costs.

Interns will assist in planning preventive maintenance, coordinating tasks across maintenance and operations, and ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of completion towards a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• In good academic standing.
• Currently pursuing a four-year ME degree and will complete after the internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations with focus on cost reductions and increased production via new technology and improved components and design of surface mining equipment.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive mechanical maintenance on major mining equipment.
• Follow MSHA regulations and company safety procedures and environmental regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Advanced computer applications

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

The Coteau Properties Company is offering an internship for students pursuing a four-year Mechanical Engineering degree. The program targets hands-on work at a surface lignite coal mine, with emphasis on using new technology and improved components to maximize production and reduce costs.

Interns will assist in planning preventive maintenance, coordinating tasks across maintenance and operations, and ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations and safety procedures.