Geology Adjunct Instructor (ADJT26)
State of South Carolina
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Geology Intern
State of Iowa
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Job Description
Summary
This internship involves helping geologists at the Iowa Department of Transportation study rocks and materials used in building roads to ensure they are strong and reliable.
You'll assist with testing samples in the lab, visiting sites like quarries and mines, and updating records to support safe transportation projects.
It's a great fit for college students studying geology or materials engineering who enjoy hands-on fieldwork and learning about the earth's materials.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college degree program
- Preferred major in Geology or Materials Engineering
- Available for full-time work (40 hours/week) from May to August
- Willingness to travel for fieldwork in quarries, mines, and gravel pits
- Ability to perform lab tasks like sample preparation and quality control testing
- Basic skills in data management and record updating
Full Job Description
The Geology Section brings an understanding of the geology of Iowa and surrounding States to ensure a high level of aggregate quality for an efficient and durable transportation system.
The section helps Aggregate Producers maintain their Aggregate Producers Quality Control Programs. Assist District Materials Engineers to problem solve for quarry ledge control and product compliance.
Assist in the development of new aggregate sources – quarries, mines and sand and gravel pits.
Assist industry, district materials engineers, and area inspectors in understanding geologic formations and aggregate quality in almost 500 active aggregate sources.
Review service history and test results for new Producer source approvals.
Perform forensic investigations of aggregate performance in roadways to confirm or establish Durability Classifications for aggregate sources.
Maintain the geologic source records in electronic and physical form for up to 1000 aggregate sources.
A Geology intern will directly assist the Geologists as needed and with ongoing geologic activities in the following areas:
- Quality Control testing of aggregates using sophisticated X-Ray Equipment such as XRF and XRD.
- Sample prepping aggregates for Quality Control testing.
- Importing Aggregate data into Access and LIMS.
- Updating records management using ERMS and IM’s.
- Geologic fieldwork in quarries, underground mines and gravel pits.
- Pavement and Revetment reviews
- Research projects
Duration: May-August; 40 hours/week; some travel required
Qualifications
Requirements: The position is only available to students who are currently enrolled in a degree program pertaining to the position duties.
Preferred Curriculum: Geology or Materials Engineering
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