Operations Intern (Engineering) – Wedron, IL

Iron Oak Energy • Wedron, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Iron Oak Energy Solutions (IOES) Summer Internship Program is designed to develop future industry professionals who demonstrate alignment with our mission, values, and commitment to operational excellence. This program is designed to develop future industry professionals who demonstrate IOES’s Five Pillars of Operational Excellence: Safety, Service, People, Quality, and Cost, while contributing to projects that support business performance and operational sustainability. This intern opportunity will provide Mechanical / Mining / Engineering students with hands-on experience in mining and industrial operations. Interns will work alongside operations leadership and technical teams to gain exposure to plant and mining processes, safety practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. The internship duration is approximately 10–12 weeks and includes project-based work, mentorship, and direct exposure to site operations in the Northern White Sand market, located in Wedron, IL.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering (mining, mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.) or a related field of study from an accredited university
• Enrolled at an accredited college or university
• Interest in mining, industrial operations, or manufacturing environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Willingness to work in field and industrial settings.

Nice To Haves

• College Junior or Senior standing
• Demonstrated technical aptitude or mechanical understanding
• Prior internship, project, or field experience in operations or engineering
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Learn, and adhere to, the safety principles of Iron Oak Energy including PPE, MSHA regulation, industrial hygiene, workplace inspections, etc.
• Work with the Long Range Mine Planner and Mine Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of mining processes, including drilling, blasting, haulage, surveying, sampling, etc.
• Work with the Operations Manager and Production Supervisors to gain a basic understanding of wet process, drying, screening, loading, quality control, sampling, data management, reporting, continuous improvement, etc.
• Work with the Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of permitting, regulatory requirements, reporting, reclamation, and all safety practices etc.
• Work with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, and Purchasing Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, purchasing, scheduling, etc.
• Assist the salaried staff as needed to address technical problems and/or projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed