Mine Engineer Co-Op

MLC; Verona (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

MLC in Kentucky is seeking a Mine Engineer Co-Op to support plant technical and maintenance staff with advanced problem solving, data generation and analysis, and evaluating plant processes to drive continual optimization. You will assist with mass and energy balances, root-cause analysis, and safety initiatives, partnering with management, operators, engineers and contractors.

Eligible candidates are sophomores or higher pursuing a bachelor’s in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Mining

Qualifications

• Sophomore level or higher pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Mining Engineering
• Minimum 2.75 GPA
• Able to work in an industrial chemical and mining environment
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Responsibilities

• Support plant technical and maintenance staff with advanced problem solving, data generation and analysis
• Perform calculations and evaluations on plant processes and drive continual process optimization
• Support engineering and quality-related plant requirements and needs
• Conduct studies such as Mass and Energy Balances and Root Cause Analysis
• Communicate with management, plant operators, engineers, lab personnel and contractors
• Support Safety and Environmental initiatives and adhere to safety policies
• Participate in prioritization of work based on safety, production, rate of return, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical or Mining Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Mine Engineer Co-Op

Why consider a career at MLC?

• 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... 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

• Fine Print

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

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  About MLC

  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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