Mining Intern
About The Position
Silvi Materials is hiring a Summer 2027 Mining Intern to gain hands-on experience in rock quarry mining and the aggregates industry. The internship lasts 10–12 weeks and is based at the Belle Mead, New Jersey location near Princeton or at sand mines in South New Jersey. The intern will report to an experienced mining manager and learn about the aggregate business through field visits to other mines and hands-on work with heavy equipment and plant maintenance. The intern will support day-to-day mining production, receive company-paid MSHA training and certification, assist with blasting activities, oversee aggregate inventory, and learn the production process. The role also includes operating and maintaining plant equipment and heavy off-road equipment. Work must comply with the company’s mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, and Code of Ethical Business Conduct.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in or have completed a collegiate program; preferred fields include Mining Engineering, Concrete Industry Management, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Construction Management, or Materials Science.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day mining production responsibilities.
- Complete company-paid MSHA training and certification.
- Visit the company’s other mines and plants, including sand mines.
- Assist in the blasting process, including laying out drill patterns and loading shots.
- Oversee aggregate inventory and learn the full production process.
- Operate and maintain plant equipment, including crushers, screens, conveyors, and heavy off-road equipment.
- Perform activities in accordance with the company’s mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, and Code of Ethical Business Conduct.
Benefits
- Company-paid MSHA training.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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