About the role#
Heidelberg Materials is hiring an IT Intern to support our infrastructure and digital transformation efforts. You will work across both corporate and industrial environments, gaining hands-on experience with the systems that power our manufacturing operations. This role offers mentorship from IT and OT professionals and the chance to contribute to projects that impact safety and performance.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the deployment, maintenance, and support of IT and OT infrastructure.
- Participate in system upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Document technical procedures, network diagrams, and system configurations.
- Gain exposure to industrial technologies like SCADA, PLCs, HMI systems, and remote operations solutions.
- Manage asset inventory and lifecycle tracking for IT/OT equipment.
- Support network monitoring, including work with switching, routing, and wireless technologies.
- Contribute to cybersecurity tasks such as vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and compliance initiatives.
- Support digital transformation projects involving Industrial IoT, AI-enabled solutions, and operational analytics.
- Collaborate with engineers and plant personnel on site visits and workshops, culminating in a capstone presentation.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field.
- Experience or coursework in networking, Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, virtualization, industrial automation, programming, or data analytics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- A self-motivated approach to learning new technologies.
- An interest in industrial operations, manufacturing, and digital transformation.
Location & details#
- Location: Irving, Texas.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Travel: Occasional travel to plants, quarries, and terminals is required, with PPE provided for site visits.
About Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials produces heavy building materials including cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. The company operates in nearly 50 countries and employs approximately 49,000 people. It focuses on the development of low-carbon and circular building materials. The organization is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany.
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