Reliability Engineering Co-Op

Mississippi Lime Company; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Lime Company seeks a Reliability Engineering Co-Op to join the team at our Ste. Genevieve operations.

You will contribute to improving equipment reliability, plant performance, and maintenance effectiveness through data analysis and inspections. You'll work with Reliability, Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering to gain hands-on experience in predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement within a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment inspections and condition monitoring activities, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and other predictive maintenance technologies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze equipment performance, maintenance, and downtime data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support troubleshooting efforts, root cause analyses, and corrective action development to improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain reliability databases, equipment records, and maintenance performance metrics to ensure accurate reporting and data integrity.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to support reliability projects and plant objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing equipment uptime, reducing maintenance costs, and improving operational reliability.
• Assist with safety and environmental initiatives that protect employees, equipment, and the environment.
• Develop reports, recommendations, and presentations for engineering and plant leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Mining Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Address Info

Ste. Genevieve-10100

Remote Position

No

Position Description

Job Title: Reliability EngineeringCo-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…and we are global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!

Professional Growth Opportunities

As a Reliability Engineering Co-Op, you'll gain real-world experience while contributing to initiatives that improve equipment reliability, plant performance, and operational efficiency. Students will have opportunities to develop skills in:

• Equipment reliability and asset management
• Predictive and preventive maintenance technologies
• Reliability data analysis and reporting
• Root cause analysis and problem solving
• Continuous improvement and maintenance optimization
• Equipment performance monitoring and troubleshooting
• Vibration analysis, thermography, and condition monitoring technologies
• Cross-functional teamwork, professional presentation, and communication skills in a heavy industrial environment

What You’ll Do

The Reliability Engineering Co-Op supports Reliability, Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams by helping improve equipment reliability, uptime, and plant performance through data analysis, equipment inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist with equipment inspections and condition monitoring activities, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and other predictive maintenance technologies
• Collect, organize, and analyze equipment performance, maintenance, and downtime data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Support troubleshooting efforts, root cause analyses, and corrective action development to improve equipment reliability
• Maintain reliability databases, equipment records, and maintenance performance metrics to ensure accurate reporting and data integrity
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to support reliability projects and plant objectives
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing equipment uptime, reducing maintenance costs, and improving operational reliability
• Assist with safety and environmental initiatives that protect employees, equipment, and the environment
• Develop reports, recommendations, and presentations for engineering and plant leadership

Required Qualifications

• Sophomore standing or higher pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing, mining, and chemical processing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following all safety and environmental requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience in Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Asset Management, Predictive Maintenance, or Statistical Analysis
• Experience working with equipment, maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial operations data
• Familiarity with vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, or other condition monitoring techniques
• Interest in manufacturing, mining, heavy industry, or maintenance and reliability engineering
• Experience using data analysis tools to identify trends and support decision making
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

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, visithttps://www.mlc.com/

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