Technical Engineering Intern

Quick-Supply-Company; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Flex spending

401(k) with match

Job summary

Quick Supply Co. is offering a Technical Engineering Intern role to work closely with local operations on blasting projects. You will gain hands-on field experience with explosive products and advanced technology, while safety and compliance guide every activity and decision.

The internship emphasizes field application, data collection, and reporting, with a paid program designed to build practical skills across multiple mine-site operations during an eight-week period.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a college degree program.
• Ability to pass ATF background check to possess and handle explosives.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to communicate clearly with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily responsibilities with safety and compliance as the priority.
• Partner with customers to develop plans and implement technologies to optimize mine operations.
• Ensure all safety protocols and regulatory policies are followed.
• Conduct surveys and blast performance measures; develop reports and present findings.

Skills

Safety compliance

Verbal & written comms

Collaboration

Multi-site ops

Education

College degree program enrollment

Job description

Position: Technical Engineering Intern

Position Overview

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

Work Environment

• 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.