Mine Exploration Intern

Job ID: 519342

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

The Mine Exploration Intern will work as part of a field team conducting construction aggregates exploration activities by subsurface sampling and geophysical assessment.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Rotary Sonic, Wireline Coring and Electrical Resistivity Survey operations support to include the following:

• Assist with mobilization activities including preparing drill, tooling, and support equipment for transport as well as drill pad setup.
• Drill tooling handling, drilling fluid management, sample retrieval.
• Drill operation including sonic and wireline coring.
• Sample interval tracking, core boxing, sample chain of custody, and transportation of samples to storage location.
• Drill equipment general maintenance including cleaning, inspections, and light maintenance.
• Installation of Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI) electrodes and cabling, management of ERI equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Mechanical or equipment repair background preferred.

Work Requirements

• Position requires ability ro work between 40-55 hours per week, including travel.
• Must have their own reliable transportation and be willing to travel out of town during the week (home on weekends).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft suite of tools including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Work with common mechanics hand and power tools.
• Willingness to work in a team environment rotating through exploration activities and assisting the team with other duties as required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and mechanical trouble-shooting skills.
• Willingness and ability to work in and adapt to frequent changes in circumstances, tasks, customer needs and other conditions that may affect their daily responsibilities.
• Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.

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.

• Able to communicate with others by telephone, electronically and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer for email communication and preparation of documents and spreadsheets.
• Requires standing for extended periods of time.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80lbs.
• The employee must frequently utilize a 2 lb sledgehammer
• The employee must be able to climb ladders and occasionally work in cramped conditions

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is high, and requires use of hearing protection
• Work occurs outside in all weather conditions including exposure to precipitation, wind, sub-freezing and elevated summer temperatures without shelter for extended periods
• Work conditions are frequently dusty, wet, and muddy
• Travel up to 100% within the Mountain West Region

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Client-provided location(s): Ogden, UT

Job ID: CRH_FGB-519342-en_US

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-01-27T19:17:01