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    Operations Intern III

    Blackhawk Mining · South Charleston, West Virginia, United States

    rollingOn-sitePaidPosted 2026-04-13
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    About the role#

    Blackhawk Mining is seeking an Operations Intern III to work on-site in South Charleston, West Virginia. This is a full-time, paid internship role with a rolling term.

    What you'll do#

    • Shadow operations and processes at the mine to gain practical industry experience.
    • Assist experienced engineers in the development of daily mine plans.
    • Develop mine designs that account for health, safety, environmental, volume, and cost requirements.
    • Conduct independent engineering research and studies, including the preparation of technical reports.
    • Support ongoing engineering evaluations and projects.
    • Collaborate with your supervisor to define goals and incorporate performance feedback into your work.

    What you'll need#

    • Current pursuit of a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
    • Ability to work on-site in South Charleston, West Virginia.
    • Strong communication skills to clarify expectations and integrate feedback.

    Location & details#

    • Location: South Charleston, West Virginia, United States.
    • Modality: On-site.
    • Employment type: Full-time.
    • Compensation: Paid internship.
    • Sponsorship: Not available.
    Relevant fields:Civil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringMechanical Engineering

    About Blackhawk Mining

    Blackhawk Mining is a privately held company based in Lexington, Kentucky, that specializes in the extraction, marketing, and sale of metallurgical and thermal coal. Established in 2010, the organization has grown to operate nine mining complexes across Kentucky and West Virginia. With a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees, the company supplies coal products to a global customer base for use in steel production and other industrial applications.

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