Mechanical Engineer In Training - Mitchell, IN
Lehigh Hanson is one of the largest construction materials companies in North America with more than 550 active operations in the U.S. and Canada. Our core activities include the production and distribution of cement and aggregates, the two essential raw materials in concrete. Lehigh Hanson companies also produce ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and other concrete products.
Lehigh Hanson is part of the HeidelbergCement Group, a global leader in aggregates, cement, concrete, and other downstream activities. The Group employs over 60,000 people at more than 3,000 locations in 60 countries.
Lehigh Hanson, Inc. recently announced plans for modernization and expansion of its Lehigh Cement Company plant in Mitchell. The company will invest more than $600 million in the plant modernization project which will increase production capacity while also significantly reducing energy usage and emissions per ton of cement produced. The project is the largest expansion and modernization Lehigh Hanson has undertaken in North America.
Be part of an exciting and challenging engineering adventure that will produce notable economic and environmental benefits including:
- Approximately 50 newly created full-time jobs at the plant
- Over 1,000 construction positions during the approximate four-year project span
- Enhanced technical training and growth opportunities for plant employees
- Improved environmental performance and a reduction in energy usage while increasing cement production capacity
- State-of-the-art technology to improve operating efficiencies
What You’ll Get to Do:
- Put your education into action in the field to support and participate in assigned project work.
- Participate in a rare, large project building a new cement plant on the footprint of an existing cement plant.
- Support the project team in completing mechanical engineering work for the new plant.
- Partner with experienced engineers, managers, and production employees in different departments.
- Complete technical projects which will assist you in gaining an understanding of the operations of a cement plant and the cement industry, as well as gaining practical application of engineering skills.
- Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
Who We Are Looking For:
- A college student studying Mechanical Engineering with a Bachelor’s or Associate's degree graduating in May 2021 or August 2021 with the desire to learn the ins and outs of the cement industry
- A highly organized, efficient, and process improvement mindset and skillset
- A person that shows commitment and engagement through a strong work ethic, initiative, and utilization of abilities.
- Someone able and willing to dive in and help solve problems in the field
- Someone with a strong desire to work in a heavy industrial environment
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- A multi-tasker who can tackle multiple projects at the same time
- Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment with 24-hour operations
Benefits & Compensation:
We appreciate that candidates have many questions when considering opportunities, so we want to let you know that we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which we like to share with candidates a little bit later in the process.
Employer Statement :
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled