Mechanical Engineer Intern

Job ID: 528841

Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.

Position Overview 

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will work for approximately 10-12 weeks at Pennsy Supply, Inc. to integrate the education received from a college and/or university to the company’s objectives. The Intern will be exposed to a variety of departments and work environments during the internship. This will involve travel to and between various plants in Pennsy Supply’s Harrisburg, PA market region. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) 

• Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA/OSHA/DOT and Pennsy Supply, Inc. 

• Conduct daily safety assignments (area inspections, pre-shifts, JSA’s, TRACK, etc) 

• Work with Operations staff to review and learn the following: 

• Capital project planning, budgeting, and management 

• Maintenance activities and process improvement

• Mine overview and explanation of the mine planning process 

• May briefly train as a ground person, equipment operator and/or plant operator 

• May briefly assist on the plant maintenance crew 

• Understand components of preventative and predictive maintenance programs 

• Process overview, KPI's, production reports, dispatching component 

• Quality control issues, including understanding of sampling and testing procedures 

• To a lesser extent, work with the Customer Support and Operations departments to review the following: 

• Spend time with Construction Manager, Construction Superintendent and Sales Representative 

• Dispatch – customer service-related issues and work order process 

• Delivery of product – aggregate, asphalt and/or concrete 

• Financial reports related to the department 

• Understand how plant operations affect customers 

• Regular and timely attendance 

• Must be willing and able to travel to plant locations. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Education/Experience 

• Mechanical Engineering major, current sophomore or junior.

• Desired 3.0 GPA or higher.

• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Word and Excel.

General Requirements  

• Mobility to attend various meetings and events at offsite locations.

• Must submit to a drug screen and criminal background check 

• Ability to travel with a current driver’s license.    

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• 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!

Pennsy Supply, 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.