Concrete Lab/Quality Intern (Summer 2025)

ABOUT THE ROLE

As we continue to look for more sustainable ways to build, we need world-class talent to join our team. We are seeking a Concrete Lab/Quality Intern for Summer 2025 who are passionate about sustainability, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture. This opportunity will be a 10-week, paid internship beginning May 28th, 2024.

 

This internship opportunity will be located at our Ste. Gen cement plant in Bloomsdale, MO.

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lab activities:
  • Gain insights into the vital role of our laboratory in ensuring product quality through internal testing, customer testing, and research initiatives.
  • Participate in the Company’s Competitive Cement Testing Program to grasp its value and significance within the industry, including analyzing customer concerns through case studies and shadowing local Technical Service Engineers.
  • Gain hands-on experience with calorimetry testing, sulfate resistance testing, alkali-silica reactivity testing, evaluation of potential Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), and aggregate evaluation.
• Quality & Manufacturing Department Exposure:
  • Spend time with our Quality Department to comprehend their role in cement production, learn about required cement testing procedures, and understand the significance of each constituent in producing high-quality cement.
  • Experience a comprehensive tour of our Ste. Genevieve plant, showcasing every aspect of our operations, from quarrying to the shipment of cement via rail and barge.
• Field Experience with Technical Service Engineer (TSE):
  • Have the opportunity to shadow a local TSE to gain insight into their daily responsibilities and the technical aspect of their role
  • Customer Technical support
  • Technical training and Monitoring
  • Technical Committee Assignments
  • Specifier Relationship Management

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for enthusiastic students who meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program majoring in Concrete Industry Management (CIM), Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or similar field. 
• Strong academic performance with a solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Geographic flexibility to work at various sites.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• High energy and a proactive approach to tackling new challenges.
• A team player who can collaborate across different levels of the organization.
• Willingness to spend significant time in the field, gaining hands-on experience and firsthand knowledge of our business operations.
   

SCHEDULE AND ENVIRONMENT

• Work Schedule: This is an onsite role with a mandatory 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, working an 8-hour shift each day.
• Work Environment: You will be working in a cement manufacturing and production environment, which includes exposure to moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, and various weather conditions.
• Transportation: You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the worksite.
• Travel Requirements: You may need to travel for site tours, shadowing experiences, or intern events throughout the duration of your internship.
   

BENEFITS OF OUR INTERNSHIP 

• Industry Experience: Gain practical experience within the building materials industry.
• Professional Development: Benefit from mentorship and professional development training throughout the summer.
• Dynamic Culture: Be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, and recognition.
• Career Path: Explore potential opportunities for full-time employment after graduation with a fast-growing and successful company.