About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience within quarry operations, focusing on the technical and strategic aspects of mine planning. You will work directly with regional management, geologists, and engineers to support mineral evaluation and operational projects.
What you'll do#
- Participate in quarry operations, including safety assessments, equipment evaluation, and process optimization.
- Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans, such as pit shell designs, stripping plans, waste development, and reclamation strategies.
- Create life-of-mine plans that include phased development schedules, milestones, and cost inputs.
- Prepare geological models and perform resource and reserve estimations.
- Provide design parameters and volume calculations for capital and acquisition projects.
- Ensure all mine plans meet regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company objectives.
What you'll need#
- Current Junior or Senior status pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mining, Civil Engineering, or Geology.
- Experience with Carlson, AutoCAD, or other mining and geological software.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, think strategically, and build professional relationships.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills with demonstrated initiative.
- A commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer-focused performance.
Location & details#
- Location: Irving, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
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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