Mining Operations & Process Improvement Intern

Heidelberg Materials North America; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO Holidays

Intern in-person events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America offers an on-site internship at active aggregate mining sites, providing hands-on exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes. The role focuses on learning through fieldwork and data-driven improvement projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and travel to multiple sites, gaining experience in safety, quality, and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Interest in industrial operations, manufacturing, mining, or construction materials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with data interpretation.
• Effective communication and collaboration across diverse teams and locations.
• Willingness to travel to multiple aggregate sites and work in the field.

Responsibilities

• Visit multiple aggregate operations to gain exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes.
• Support operational improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Collect, analyze, and present operational data to identify opportunities for process enhancements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality control, and leadership teams on site-based initiatives.
• Participate in field inspections, project work, and continuous improvement activities across the region.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Pursuing a degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America offers an on-site internship at active aggregate mining sites, providing hands-on exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes. The role focuses on learning through fieldwork and data-driven improvement projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and travel to multiple sites, gaining experience in safety, quality, and sustainability initiatives.