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Job Summary

The Field Internship position is part of Austin Powder’s development program that will give students hands-on experience to gain field knowledge of the mining and blasting industry, exposure to customer dynamics and operating in a culture of safety. This program is designed around a multi-faceted rotation focusing on technical, operations, safety and compliance aspects.

Interns will work alongside experienced professionals in the industry supporting daily operations, assist in data collection and analysis and gain practical knowledge of mining process, safety standards and industry best practices.

This opportunity is designed for Mining Engineering students who are eager to apply classroom learning to real world challenges. You will develop technical skills, expand your professional network and gain insight into various career paths within the mining industry.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Will learn to safely handle all products for daily operations and adhere to company safety protocols.

• Work collaboratively as a team member and observe, assist and perform various functions in blasting operations under assigned leadership.

• Work with team members on the bench learning shot loading, layout and design (E-Star).

• Assist the site supervisor or Blaster in Charge with the materials, equipment needs and help collect supplies as requested.

• Use material handling equipment and tools including shovels, hand tools, power tools and work around heavy construction equipment.

• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and report any employee, customer or safety concerns to the Blaster in Charge or Location Manager.

• Assist in field work which includes physical labor, sampling, surveying and site inspections.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Enrollment or degree in Mining Engineering program

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to work non-traditional first shift hours generally starting very early.

• Perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) to count inventory, verify inventory.

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

• Lifting and carrying 50+ pounds of product and other materials and frequently squatting and bending.

• Strong team-orientation

• The desire to learn local, operations, technical and sales aspects of the blasting industry.

• Effective oral and written communication

Reporting Relationships

• Field Interns will report to a variety of Austin Powder Leadership, depending on where they are at in their rotation.

• Field Interns will be assigned a Mentor for the duration of their assignment as a trusted advisor and a “Go To” for everything in between.

Work Environment

• The rotations of the Field Intern will include being outside in all weather conditions and varying terrain.

• Will be exposed to dust, noise, oils, greases, and other debris.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands to operate controls, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Location

• Field Interns will be assigned to an APC location where housing may be required (housing allowance provided)

• Daily travel within the region with an APC employee or assigned company vehicle.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.