Building Materials Internship - Plant Operations/Construction
Job summary: A Ready-Mix Concrete Intern will be responsible for learning fundamental aspects of the business while concurrently participating in a continuous improving project. The projects are designed to have a real financial impact on the business and interns will be tasked with presenting their findings during the conclusion of this evaluated internship. Upon satisfactory completion, interns may be extended a job offer dependent upon successful graduation.
Duties and responsibilities: - As a Ready-Mix Concrete Intern, you will:
- Be an advocate for safety
- Acquire specific knowledge on the practices of the business line
- Learn by working in fundamental positions of the business line
- Obtain a network of contacts
- Complete a Continuous Improvement and present findings to local management
- Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
- Meet or exceed company safety standards
- Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management
Qualifications:
Must be in 3rd or 4th year of completing your Bachelor's Degree.
Bachelor's Degree preferred in: - Concrete Industry Management - Construction related field - Engineering (Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical) - Business
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Highly proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills - Strong attention to detail - Possesses analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills - Ability to prioritize projects, allocate resources and interact with all levels in an organization - Strong interpersonal skills
Working conditions: Capability to work extended hours as necessary - Ability to work with standard office/computer equipment - Capable of working in an open office environment - Capable of working in a construction site, manufacturing site, and/or industrial setting - Ability to participate in required overnight travel as necessary - Some exposure to dust, noise, and extreme temperatures
Physical requirements: - Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear to communicate to employees/ visitors
This position is to be filled without regard to sex, religion, age, race, national origin or disabilities.
Values – Ensure Safety, Focus on Customers, Pursue Excellence, Work as One CEMEX, Act with Integrity
Safety– Make safety a personal responsibility and hold each other accountable for safe acts and behaviors