What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern position at Iron Cumberland LLC?
Company Description
Founded in 2020, Iron Senergy is an independent energy company committed to the highest operational standards in the production of coal and energy. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, our company is built on a foundation of safety, quality, technology, innovation and integrity. Our longwall mining operation located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania is anchored by a team of some of the hardest working miners in the industry. Our team has extensive experience operating in the coal and energy industry with our leadership having over 100 years of combined experience.
We take pride in responsibly creating tomorrow’s energy today, and we remain keenly focused on growing our current coal and natural gas operations while actively pursuing investments and the development of renewable energy. We believe we will be the reliable strategic partner of tomorrow’s energy suppliers and remain committed to being one of the safest and most respected energy producers in the world.
Job Description
This position will assist their assigned department in fulfilling their objectives while receiving hands on experience while furthering their education. All interns must be willing to accept underground mining assignments while employed with the Company.
Major Responsibilities
- Conduct all work activities in compliance with federal and state laws and company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Surface or underground operational employment will require additional training to be provided by the Company.
- Intern will be assigned to crews or departments to assist with the completion of a variety of tasks to expose intern to different jobs and procedures.
- Underground interns will evaluate and solve operational problems and carry out engineering-related tasks associated with underground mine systems to include ventilation, hoisting, conveyance, electrical design, mechanical maintenance, and roof control.
- Physical, environmental, and sensory requirement will change dependent upon assignment.
Qualifications
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in as related discipline (Mining Technology, Engineering: Mining, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering or Industrial)
- Innovative, highly motivated self-starter
- Prefer Underground Mining experience (internship/co-op)
- Knowledge of safety requirements in mining operations is essential.
- Excellent verbal and computer skills
