Intern - Mining Engineer - Glade Spring, VA

Evans Construction - Hot Springs, VA

Full-time - Intern

Hot Springs, VA

51-100 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Mining Engineer Intern position at Appalachian Aggregates, LLC, a CRH Company, offers a unique opportunity for students currently enrolled in an industry-related college degree program. The intern will gain hands-on experience in various engineering tasks related to mining operations, including exploratory drilling, data analysis, and mine planning. This role is designed to provide practical exposure to the mining industry while contributing to the company's operations and projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in exploratory drilling and assist with logging cores.
• Assist with Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI) hardware and use data collected to estimate preliminary understanding of deposit.
• Review exploratory drilling logs and collaborate with others to determine location, size, accessibility, and estimated volumes of deposits.
• Assist in determining short-range and long-range planning designs using mine planning software.
• Fly drone for mine planning, inventory management, topography mapping, and stripping calculations.
• Use drone company software to measure inventory piles.
• Assist with Quality Control / Quality Assurance assessments.
• Use GPS to stake out locations and/or store points to be used for future designs.
• Shadow operations, safety, and/or performance personnel at aggregate sites.
• Assist with Drilling and Blasting tasks including flying drone, using GPS to create driller report, and using software to create 3D blast profile.
• Present to stakeholders from various departments.
• Detect safety hazards and respond accordingly.
• Adhere to any and all state and federal regulations, if applicable.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an industry-related college degree program with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
• Pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Maintain a current driver's license that meets state requirements.
• Willingness to obtain MSHA New Miner Training and FAA Part 107 Certification for sUAV Operator.
• Ability to work without close supervision and collaboratively in a team.
• High ethical standards with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Competent in utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or similar programs.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Possess a personal mobile phone and personal vehicle capable of driving to sites.

Benefits

• Summer housing
• Compensation for work-related mileage
• Laptop with student license for mine planning software
• Required Personal Protective Equipment including steel-toed boots.
• Fees for FAA Part 107 Certification for sUAV Operator test
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion