Job ID: 501818

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority.

Summary:

This summer internship is meant to provide individuals with hands-on experience at one of our cement plants in the US or Canada. Interns will be assigned a corporate mentor and over the course of 10-12 weeks, complete a variety of chemistry, engineering or safety-related projects onsite. At the end of the summer, interns will be hosted at our Overland Park, Kansas headquarters to present on their experience to Ash Grove corporate leadership. Internships can and have previously led to offers for full-time jobs post-graduation. Projects taken on by our interns make a real difference for our company.Candidates should have relatively open geographic availability. The company will relocate candidates to the sites that match their skill set and development.

What You'll be Contributing:

Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
This internship will last 10-12 weeks and will be in person at our cement plant. Relocation assistance and housing will be provided.
Interns typically complete a variety of engineering projects with various teams at our facilities, including maintenance, safety, mining and process engineering.
Towards the end of the internship, interns will be expected to present on their completed projects to their peers and to corporate leadership at our headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas
As part of this internship, you get hand-on experience in industrial manufacturing specific to the cement production process - from raw materials sourcing to finish milling - and propose changes to improve operating costs, efficiencies, environmental impact, safety, and product quality.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.


To succeed in this position, you will need:

Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's Degree program majoring in mechanical engineering required
Students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and have at least one semester of school after the internship are welcome to apply.
Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize work with deadlines
Must be able to communicate effectively and conduct themselves professionally
Must demonstrate strong sense of urgency and proactive approach
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information


The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion


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