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Vulcan Materials Company · 3 weeks ago

Surface Mining Operations Management Trainee

Frederick, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$68K/yr - $77K/yr

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregate-based construction materials. The Operations Management Trainee Program is a structured training program designed to develop talented individuals into future leaders in operations management, offering hands-on experience across various aspects of Vulcan Operations.

ChemicalConstructionManufacturingMineralMining TechnologyProperty DevelopmentReal EstateRenewable Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Promote Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure all assigned plants have zero accidents and comply with all Vulcan policies and procedures

Learn the Business. This position will rotate through temporary assignments to gain a holistic understanding of Vulcan Materials Company, our operations, the day-to-day duties of many departments, and the importance of collaboration. Upon successful completion, the program will prepare an individual for a lead or supervisor role in plant operations

Learn the Operations. Participate in hands-on training involving crushing and processing equipment, pit development, drilling and blasting practices, mobile equipment operation, quality control, customer service, maintenance, and overall facility management

Monitor Processes and Materials. Assist in analyzing production, inventory requirements, quality control, site planning, pit development, and operational reports regarding stripping, mining, processing, stockpiling, loading, and shipping to understand best practices in production and delivery needs

Inspect Equipment and Structures. Assist in daily inspection and maintenance of the plant and mobile equipment to understand best practices in diagnosis and ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions

Perform Repairs and Maintenance. Assist with inspections and minor maintenance around the plant to learn best practices for repairing all fixed and mobile equipment

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mining EngineeringOperations ManagementQuality ControlSafety ComplianceLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDecision-MakingFlexibility

Required

Must display the highest commitment to ethical decision-making and integrity

Must be able to provide strong leadership, communication, and the ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships

Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on company demands

Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises

Must be an excellent motivator and team builder

Must be able to form strong social relationships and effectively communicate with internal and external audiences

Preferred

Preferably have a Degree with specialization in Mining, Engineering, or the Building Materials Industry

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more.

Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development.

Company

Vulcan Materials Company

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Vulcan Materials Company is a producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.

Founded in 1909

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.vulcanmaterials.com/

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