INTERN Mine Planning Geologist

Oolitic, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

What Youll Do

Ledge Mapping & Tracking

o Map ledges faces joints/fractures bedding and structural features.

o Assist with wall inspections and photo/field note documentation.

o Use GIS/CAD to update maps and tracking extraction; assist with volumetrics and standing cuts inventories.

Mine Planning Support

o Contribute to short-term bench advance plans; assist with haul road sump and dewatering mapping.

Safety & Compliance

o Participate in daily safety huddles; follow MSHA rules and site SOPs.

Reporting & Communication

o Prepare concise field reports maps and visuals for supervisors and production teams.

o Present an end-of-internship project with findings and recommendations.

What Youll Learn

Practical bench-scale geology in carbonate sequences and how it impacts quarry economics.

GIS/CAD workflows for real-world mine planning and materials accounting.

Safety culture and compliance in active mines (MSHA Part 46/48 environments).

Qualifications Required

Working toward a BS/BA in Geology Geological/Mining Engineering Earth Science or related field (Sophomore by start date).

Comfortable working outdoors in all weather and on uneven terrain; able to climb stairs/ladders on quarry equipment and highwalls where permitted.

Valid drivers license; authorized to work in the U.S./Canada (as applicable).

Strong safety mindset and communication skills.

Ability to lift/pull/carry up to 50 lb samples; comfortable with PPE (hard hat safety glasses steel toes hearing protection).

Preferred (Nice to Have)

Coursework in sedimentology/stratigraphy structural geology rock mechanics.

Experience with AutoCAD or mine-planning software exposure.

Required Experience:

Intern

What Youll DoLedge Mapping & Trackingo Map ledges faces joints/fractures bedding and structural features.o Assist with wall inspections and photo/field note documentation.o Use GIS/CAD to update maps and tracking extraction; assist with volumetrics and standing cuts inventories.Mine Planning Support...