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About this Engineering Summer Student role at Sawtooth Mining

Sawtooth Mining · Onsite · Beulah, ND

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Employee Type: Intern (Trainee)

This program requires students currently pursuing a four-year Mechanical Engineering degree, who have completed a portion of their curriculum, and will be completing their program after the internship experience. This program is not designed for graduates. Work will be performed at a surface lignite coal mine.

Job Description:
 

Essential Duties:

  • Provide technical support to the different maintenance and operations departments with a major focus on maximizing cost reductions and increased production through the application of new technology and improved components and design of surface mining equipment.

  • Responsible for performing engineering duties in planning, scheduling, and coordinating preventive mechanical maintenance work on all major pieces of mining equipment.

  • Perform duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures and state and federal environmental regulations.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Advanced knowledge of computer applications is required.

    • Microsoft Office Applications

    • Drafting software, i.e. AutoCAD

  • Ability to handle confidential information.

Education and Training:

  • At least one year of completion towards a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required.

  • In good academic standing.

Length: May - August 2027 or May - December 2027

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR POSITION:

  • Intermittent: Kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

  • Occasionally (0-1/3 of workday): Climbing and balancing (entering and exiting equipment); stooping/bending; pinching 5 lbs.; gripping (holding tools) 40 lbs.; lifting, pushing, and pulling 50 lbs. (measuring tools and rolling steps); carrying 20 lbs.; and reaching overhead.

  • Frequently (1/3-2/3 of workday): Sitting, standing, and walking; reaching at waist level and handling objects; distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

  • Continually (2/3-3/3 of workday): Fine finger dexterity and repetitive motions (computer use and hand measuring tools); hearing, speaking, and near vision.

NOTE: This position requires ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as at heights and elevated surfaces. Employees must be able to safely operate company vehicles/equipment as required. Employees may be exposed to high noise levels. Employees must be able to work while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety footwear, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection.


EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.

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About Sawtooth Mining

As part of the NACCO Natural Resources portfolio of businesses, which includes North American Coal and North American Mining, Sawtooth Mining brings the benefit of over 110 years of mining experience. Our actions result from the core value of responsible behavior – in our customer relationships, our focus on safety, our involvement in the communities where we live and work, and our care for the environment.

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