Environmental Engineer/ Geologist Intern na The Rasmussen Group Inc

Description

Day to day Tasks & Integration 

• Assist with environmental monitoring activities, including water, soil, and air sampling 
• Support geological investigations such as mapping, surveying, and resource evaluation 
• Participate in reclamation and land restoration projects
• Work alongside operations, safety, and environmental teams to understand how compliance and geology integrate into mining operations 

Learning & Professional Exposure 

• Develop knowledge in relevant environmental and geological principles, including: 
• Environmental compliance and permitting
• Resource evaluation and mapping 
• Reclamation and land use planning 
• Data collection and reporting methods
• Health, safety, and environmental regulations (MSHA, OSHA, EPA) 
• Gain exposure to software tools suck as GIS, AutoCAD, or other mapping/ data analysis systems 

Regular Check-ins & Reviews 

• Participate in monthly check-ins and bi-weekly meetings with supervisors to review tasks, field work and overall internship progress 
• Engage in constructive feedback sessions to refine your skills and ensure successful integration into the team 

Requirements

To perform this internship successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred 
• Candidate must be currently enrolled in a Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, or related program. 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook). 
• Ability to read, write, and accurately perform basic mathematical functions including adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing 
• Familiarity with GIS or mapping software is a plus but not required 

Work Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older 
• Must pass post-offer employment drug testing, medical exams, and physical agilities testing.
• Driving record must not cause an adverse insurance risk rating or premium increase 
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and/or supervisors with other duties as required. 
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. 
• Able to stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel crouch, crawl, bend, talk and hear
• Able to use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls and reach with hands and arms above shoulders
• The employee must have the strength, mobility, agility, and balance to ascend access ladders, and steps and to maneuver on equipment and vehicles without assistance. 
• Must be able to exert up to 10-20lbs constantly to move objects, 25-50lbs frequently, and 50-100lbs occasionally. 
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Must be able to work outdoors in varied weather and terrain conditions. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Combination of field work and office environment 
• While performing the duties of this role, the intern may be expose to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. 
• The intern may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. 
• The intern may be exposed to risk of electrical shock or burn 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday with weekend and some holiday and evening work required. Generally, 40-45 hours per week.