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Mining Engineering Internship at Mariana Minerals | Houston, TX

Mariana MineralsHouston, TX
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Experience Level

Entry Level

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a B. S. or M. S. in Mining Engineering with relevant coursework. Familiarity with mine planning software preferred. Basic programming skills in Python and strong organizational abilities are essential.

About the job

About Mariana Minerals

Mariana Minerals combines deep industry expertise with software and automation to reshape how essential minerals reach sectors like energy, artificial intelligence, and defense. The company focuses on data-driven strategies to improve the minerals supply chain.

Mining Engineering Internship Overview

This Houston-based internship places students in the Process & Plant Engineering division, working directly on the CopperOne project. Mining Engineering Interns collaborate with experienced engineers and industry professionals, tackling practical challenges and contributing to real project outcomes.

Interns gain hands-on experience developing and deploying solutions, not just supporting day-to-day tasks.

Main Responsibilities

  • Support mine planning activities, including pit optimization, production scheduling, and resource classification.
  • Help document and standardize engineering workflows to improve consistency and efficiency for the mine planning team.
  • Spot automation opportunities for repetitive tasks and assist with scripting using Python, VBA, or APIs from mine planning software.
  • Compile technical datasets (such as topographic data, drill hole databases, and resource block models) and perform quality assurance checks.
  • Assist in preparing technical reports and study documents that meet NI 43-101 or SK-1300 standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in a B. S. or M. S. program in Mining Engineering, with coursework in mine design, geostatistics, or resource estimation.
  • Familiarity with mine planning software (Leapfrog, Vulcan, or Datamine preferred).
  • Basic programming skills in Python or a similar language, with an interest in automation for engineering tasks.
  • Strong organizational skills and comfort handling large technical datasets.
  • Interest in critical minerals, lithium, or early-stage project development is a plus.

Location

Houston, TX

About Mariana Minerals

Mariana Minerals is at the forefront of transforming the minerals supply chain through innovative software solutions, aimed at supporting critical industries such as energy and defense. Our approach integrates deep industry knowledge with advanced technology to ensure reliable access to essential minerals.

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