About the role#
As a Mining Engineer Intern, you will join our mining services team to support aggregate production operations. This role involves balancing operational planning with field-based tasks to maintain efficient site performance. You will work on projects ranging from site development and extraction methods to long-range planning and financial analysis.
What you'll do#
- Monitor aggregate mining and assist with site planning, including surveys and project design for haul roads.
- Collaborate on geographical exploration by reviewing maps and drilling logs to assess deposit volumes and accessibility.
- Develop material extraction methods while evaluating safety, operational costs, and overburden depth.
- Assist in laying out and directing mine construction operations, such as ramp development and site positioning.
- Support drill and blast surveying and coordinate with vendors to ensure efficient operations.
- Analyze throughput costs, plant flow, and load and haul fleet cycle times.
- Assist in determining labor requirements, equipment needs, and operational costs for budget preparation.
- Help develop long-range planning designs and provide data for financial justification.
- Ensure all mining activities comply with company safety and environmental policies, as well as State and Federal laws.
- Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action.
- Direct others within the mining operation as needed.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor or Associate degree in Mine Engineering.
- A valid driver license.
- Reliable transportation to and from the job site.
- Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
- Ability to work nights and weekends if necessary.
Location & details#
- Location: Missouri, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About CRH
CRH provides building materials for infrastructure projects. The company operates in the wholesale building materials sector. It focuses on transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects. The business maintains a network of local relationships to support its operations. It is headquartered in Dublin.
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