About this opportunity
50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. lists this Mining Engineer Intern opportunity in mccook, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Line of Business: Other About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
What You'll Be Doing
Support daily aggregate mining and production operations through hands-on field experience.
Assist with safety, environmental, and operational compliance initiatives.
Collect, analyze, and report operational data to support continuous improvement efforts.
Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional teams on production and maintenance projects.
Participate in problem-solving activities that improve operational efficiency, quality, and performance.
What Are We Looking For
Demonstrated interest in mining, geology, engineering, construction materials, or related fields.
Ability to analyze information, identify solutions, and support operational decision-making.
Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work across diverse groups.
Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
Ability to adapt, learn quickly, and perform effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
Work Environment
Work is performed in both office and outdoor aggregate mining environments.
Regular exposure to varying weather conditions, moving equipment, and active production areas.
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated work areas.
Moderate walking, standing, climbing, and lifting may be required throughout the internship.
Travel between operational areas within the site may be necessary.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary
401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
Highly competitive benefits programs, including:Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.
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As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.
Worksite address
mccook, IL, 60525, US
Who can apply
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