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Mining Engineers
3 months ago
Description
Job Title
Mining Engineer Intern
Job Location
Thornton, IL
Job Overview
Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Mining Engineer Intern to join our team in Thornton, IL for the summer of 2024. As a Mining Engineer Intern, you will immerse yourself in plant processes and have the opportunity to tackle new challenges and projects, gaining real-world working experience. Put your education into action in the field and support and participate in assigned project work. Support the plant operations in achieving production goals while partnering with experienced engineers, managers, and production employees in different departments. Complete technical projects to gain an understanding of the operations of a quarry or aggregate sites. Learn the mission of the production, maintenance, and quality departments and different job and functions. Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
Compensation
$23.00-25.00 per hour
Responsibilities
- Put your education into action in the field to support and participate in assigned project work.
- Support the plant operations in achieving production goals while partnering with experienced engineers, managers, and production employees in different departments.
- Complete technical projects to gain an understanding of the operations of a quarry or aggregate sites.
- Learn the mission of the production, maintenance, and quality departments and different job and functions.
- Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Current juniors and seniors working toward a degree in Mining Engineering or Geology.
- Commitment and engagement through a high level of work ethic and utilization of abilities for the best of the company.
- Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
We're excited for you to apply!
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