Mining Engineer Intern
Employer: 50061 Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC
Location: Converse, TX
Pay: $23.00 / hour
Type: Full-time — Internship (office + field)
What You’ll Do:
• Support plant and quarry operations—mix of field and office work.
• Participate in assigned technical projects to learn quarry/aggregate operations.
• Partner with engineers, managers, and production staff to meet production goals.
• Learn production, maintenance, and quality functions; ensure compliance with safety/environmental rules.
• Perform duties that may require walking/standing for long periods and manual tasks in varied weather.
Why It Stands Out:
• Paid internship at a major global materials company—strong resume builder.
• Hands-on exposure to both engineering and operations (real-world quarry experience).
• Mentoring opportunities and intern events; DEI engagement activities.
• Competitive hourly pay for an intern role.
Potential Trade-offs:
• Physical and outdoor work—exposure to weather and manual labor; PPE required.
• Likely requires reliable transportation; may include long shifts or variable hours.
• Internship timing/length not specified—confirm whether seasonal or year-round and any housing/relocation support.
• On-site safety and noise environment—must be comfortable on industrial sites.
Qualifications / Requirements:
• Current junior or senior pursuing Mining Engineering or Geology.
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills; openness to change.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks; stand/walk for extended periods.
• Willingness to use PPE and follow all safety & environmental procedures.
Perks / Benefits:
• $23/hr pay.
• DEI engagement, intern events, exposure to cross-department operations.
• Opportunity to complete meaningful technical projects and network within a large company.
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Would you take this job?
If you were applying, what would be your top three non-negotiables: (A) a named mentor and clear project/training plan with milestones, (B) confirmation of work schedule and expected hours (plus any overtime policy), or (C) written safety/on-site support (PPE provided, safety orientation and emergency procedures)? Which would you pick and why — and what one question would you ask the employer before accepting (project length, housing/relocation help, or sample day schedule)?