Intern - Mining Engineer - Monroe, MI

Evans Construction - Monroe, MI

Full-time - Intern

Monroe, MI

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Michigan Paving and Materials, a vertically integrated CRH company, is seeking a summer intern in the field of Mine Engineering. This internship is designed for students who are currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school, and it will take place in Monroe, Michigan. The internship is set to begin between mid-May and early June 2025 and will run through August 2025. The company emphasizes the importance of its employees in driving success and focuses on their development and advancement opportunities. Interns will engage in various responsibilities that include collaborating with others on geographical exploration, reviewing maps and drilling logs to assess the location, size, accessibility, and estimated volumes of mineral deposits. They will assist in long-range planning designs and data analysis, while also being trained to detect safety hazards and respond appropriately. Adherence to state and federal regulations, including those set forth by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), is crucial. The role will also involve operating sUAVs for mine planning, topography mapping, and stripping calculations, as well as ensuring quality control and quality assurance. Interns will spend time in field operations for aggregates, work with operations on monthly projections, shadow operations personnel to learn about operational planning and aggregate objectives, and collaborate with crews and managers on blasting operations. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the mining industry while contributing to the company's goals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and conducts geographical exploration by reviewing maps and drilling logs to determine location, size, accessibility, and estimated volumes of deposits.
• Assists in determining long-range planning designs and data.
• Detects safety hazards and responds accordingly.
• Adheres to state and federal regulations set forth by regulatory agencies such as DOT, OSHA, and MSHA.
• Operates sUAV for mine planning, topography mapping, and stripping calculations.
• Ensures quality control and quality assurance.
• Spends time in field operations for aggregates.
• Works with operations on monthly projections.
• Shadows operations personnel to learn operational planning and aggregate objectives.
• Works with crews and managers on blasting operations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college degree program related to the industry.
• Maintains a minimum GPA of 2.75 or better.
• Passes pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Maintains a current driver's license that meets state requirements.
• Willing to obtain MSHA New Miner Training and FAA Part 107 Certification for sUAV Operator.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• High ethical standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).

Benefits

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.