Intern - Mining Engineer

Req ID: 528354

Appalachian Aggregates, LLC, a CRH Company, is located in southern West Virginia employing more than 100 employees during the construction months.

As a stone producer with multiple locations located in the central and southeastern areas of West Virginia, Appalachian Aggregates, LLC supplies stone for ready-mix concrete, asphalt pavement, roadways, commercial buildings, as well as the private markets.

Appalachian Aggregates, LLC prides itself on its ability to provide services to many customers in various geographical locations.

In addition, by being a part of the CRH Americas family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH Americas.

CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third-largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States.

CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position Overview

An Aggregate Mine Engineering Intern will be given the opportunity to work with a vertically integrated company and experience multiple aspects of our aggregate mining business as well as other lines of business.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:


* Working with company staff to determine solutions to common issues.


* Work with Operations Manager/accounting on monthly projections.


* Learn the administrative requirements of the business through hands-on experience.


* Work with multiple departments on special projects as needed.


* Assist Plant Foreperson with establishment of field calculations and cost yields communication and accountabilities.


* Assist with tracking and recording fuel usage, hour meter readings, and mileage reporting for equipment.


* Shadow operations personnel to learn operational planning and aggregate objectives.


* Learn standards and procedures of aggregate budgeting, production planning, staffing, and inventory levels.


* Learn objectives of aggregate sales by learning about various materials available in quarries and pits.


* Learn basic operations and logistics.


* Survey and Engineering duties


* Complete exploration in mine planning and design


* Quality Control/Quality Assurance

Other Requirements:


* Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.


* Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.


* Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.


* Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.


* Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and P...