Technical Engineering Intern

Quick Supply Co. Explosives Services; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Relocation assistance available

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Paid time off

Job summary

Quick Supply Co. seeks a Technical Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in blasting operations, field application of explosive products, and safety-focused practice across mine sites.

You will work with local operations, participate in surveys, reports, and hazard reviews, and learn to optimize blast outputs while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements. This paid internship offers mentorship and exposure to the latest blasting technologies and real-world projects across

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college degree program.
• Ability to pass ATF background check.
• Safety-first mindset and good communication.
• Willingness to work at multiple mine-site locations.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and compliance in daily tasks.
• Partner with customers to develop plans and optimize mine operations.
• Ensure safety protocols and regulatory policies are followed.
• Conduct surveys and measure blast performance; develop reports.
• Communicate with customers to address questions and maintain performance.
• Collaborate with blast crews and management to improve techniques.
• Attend meetings to capture issues and participate in hazard reviews.

Skills

Safety compliance

Effective communications

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in a college degree program

Job description

As the Technical Engineering Intern, you will spend the bulk of the time working closely with local operations to gain experience in multiple aspects of the blasting industry. During this internship, you will gain hands‑on experience in the field application and use of explosive products, while utilizing the latest technology to deliver safe and effective results. Enhance your technical capabilities with this internship opportunity. Interns accepted into our paid internship program will receive a wealth of knowledge and rewarding learning experiences that will enhance their education and future career goals.

Responsibilities of the Position

• While carrying out daily responsibilities safety and compliance must be the first priority.
• Partners with customers to develop plans, identify special projects and implement technologies and controls to optimize mine operations.
• Ensures all company and customer safety protocols as well as regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and followed.
• Conducts surveys and blast performance measures. Develops reports, presentations, documentation. Reviews data collected with others to determine progress of mining operations.
• Continuously communicates with customers to address questions, ensure performance expectations are met and cost and efficiency controls are in place.
• Works with local management, blast crews, and others to improve techniques and services to optimize blast outputs.
• Attends meetings to capture technical issues and resolutions and participate in hazard reviews, investigation of blasting incidents or safety violations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college degree program
• Position requires ability to pass a background check conducted by the ATF to possess and handle explosives.
• Ability to adhere to all safety requirements and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate and convey messages, instructions, and decisions in an effective, professional manner.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work effectively at multiple job sites over an 8 week period
• This position works on mine‑site locations year‑round in all weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to heavy equipment
• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, bend, twist, climb on rough terrain with uneven surfaces for long periods of time.
• Work involves a variety of manual tasks to complete blasting operations.

Pay and Benefits

We offer a competitive starting pay rate based on experience. We also offer a generous benefits package including paid‑time off, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, flex spending, life and accidental death, short and long‑term disability, legal services and identity theft protection, critical illness, employee assistance, accident insurance, and a 401(k) plan that matches up to 6%. Relocation assistance available.

About the Company

Quick Supply Co. has serviced mining, quarrying, and construction customers with integrity and expertise for over eight decades. Our goal is to partner with our customers to ensure optimal blasting outcomes while placing safety at the forefront of our day‑to‑day operations. Quick Supply Co. is a nationally recognized family‑owned and locally operated company.

Active‑Duty Military/Veterans Encouraged to Apply!

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Applicants must also be able to pass a background check, have a clean Motor Vehicle Report, and pass Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) pre‑employment screening requirements. Continued employment will be based on the results of these reports.