Reliability Engineering Co-Op

About MLC

MLC is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo. The company operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world. With over a century in business, MLC is committed to development, employee satisfaction, safety, and sustainability.

About the Role

As a Reliability Engineering Co-Op, you will gain real-world experience contributing to initiatives that improve equipment reliability, plant performance, and operational efficiency. You will support Reliability, Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams through data analysis, equipment inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key 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.
• 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.
• Develop reports, recommendations, and presentations for engineering and plant leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Minimum 2.75 GPA.
• 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.