Mine Engineer Co-Op

Mississippi Lime Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Lime Company (MLC) seeks a Mine Engineer Co-Op to support plant technical and maintenance staff with advanced problem solving, data generation and analysis, and process optimization.

The role involves studies on Mass and Energy Balances, Root Cause Analysis, and communicating across levels from operators to management, while supporting safety and environmental initiatives and prioritizing work based on safety and regulatory needs.

Qualifications

• Sophomore level or higher pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Mining Engineering.
• GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Ability to function in an industrial chemical and mining environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal, written and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and quality-related plant requirements and needs.
• Perform studies and evaluations to determine necessary plant improvements and opportunities: Mass and Energy Balances, Root Cause Analysis and other projects as needed.
• Communicate with management, plant operators, engineers, lab personnel and contractors.
• Support Safety and Environmental initiatives that protect employees and the environment.
• Participate in prioritization of work based on safety, production, rate of return, and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to MLC's Mission, Core Values and Key Competencies

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Mining Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
• Safety and sustainability are top priorities
• Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing
• Great development and advancement opportunities
• Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!

MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world…and we are global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!

About the Job

The Mine Engineer Co-Op will be responsible for offering support to the plant technical and maintenance staff with advanced problem solving, data generation and analysis, performing calculations and evaluations on a variety of plant processes and driving continual process optimization improvements.

• Support engineering and quality related plant requirements and needs.
• Performing various studies and evaluations to determine necessary plant improvements and opportunities: Mass and Energy Balances, Root Cause Analysis and other projects as needed.
• Communicate with various levels of personnel including management, plant operators, engineers, lab personnel and contractors.
• Support Safety and Environmental initiatives that keeps employees and the environment protected.
• Participate in prioritization of work based upon occupational and process safety, production, rate of return, and regulatory requirements.
• Adhering to MLC's Mission, Core Values and Key Competencies

Required Qualifications

• Sophomore level or higher pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Mining Engineering
• 2.75 GPA or Higher
• Ability to function in an industrial chemical and mining environment
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and implement learned processes and procedures
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with employees as all levels within the organization
• Maintaining a clean work environment and comply with all safety and environmental policies
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal, written and listening skills

The Fine Print

Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.

MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/ .

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