About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience in limestone quarry operations at Dolese Bros. Co. You will gain exposure to the full mining cycle, including mine planning, drilling and blasting, aggregate processing, quality control, and environmental stewardship. The role focuses on project-based learning to develop engineering skills within the aggregates industry.
What you'll do#
- Support daily quarry operations and assist with mine planning, production analysis, and reserve management.
- Participate in drilling and blasting evaluations, including data collection and performance reviews.
- Analyze production metrics to develop recommendations for operational efficiency.
- Assist with aggregate inventory tracking, material movement reporting, and quality control initiatives.
- Evaluate equipment utilization, haul road conditions, cycle times, and operating efficiencies.
- Participate in safety inspections, audits, and risk-reduction projects.
- Assist with surveying, mapping, and drone-based data collection.
- Support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality control, and safety teams on improvement projects.
- Complete an assigned internship project and present findings to company leadership.
What you'll need#
- Working towards a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management.
- Strong engineering, technical, and analytical skills.
- Ability to create and understand complex Excel spreadsheets.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson Mining, Vulcan, or similar software is preferred.
- Previous internship, construction, industrial, or mining experience is preferred.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and handle projects under time constraints.
- Excellent communication and observation skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
- Ability to work outside for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, balance, bend, crawl, kneel, and walk on uneven surfaces.
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Location & details#
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Type: Full-time internship.
- Modality: On-site.
About Dolese Bros. Co.
Dolese Bros. Co. is an employee-owned business founded in 1901. Based in Oklahoma City, the company produces aggregate and concrete for projects ranging from highways to athletic facilities. It maintains operations across Oklahoma and serves a sales area covering the south central United States. The firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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