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Process Engineer Co-Op

CompanyMLC
LocationCalera
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Process Engineer Co-Op provides technical support to plant staff through data analysis, calculations, and process evaluations. The role focuses on driving continual process optimization and supporting safety and environmental initiatives.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
999
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
With over a century in business, MLC (formerly Mississippi Lime Company) has built a reputation on the purity of its products, commitment to research and development, and tradition of customer satisfaction. MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world. The company supplies high-calcium quicklime, hydrated lime, calcium carbonate products, trucking services, and technical solutions from a diversified, reliable network of facilities in Ste. Genevieve, MO; Calera, AL; Verona, KY; Vicksburg, MS; Weirton, WV; Chester, SC; Mobile, AL; Prairie du Rocher, IL; Bridgeville, PA; as well as several distribution sites throughout the country. MLC is a privately held company that has a fully integrated system for mining limestone and manufacturing high-quality, food-grade calcium products and pulverized limestone. MLC also owns and operates a trucking and logistics subsidiary, MLC Trucking, to further support customer needs and ensure additional supply security.
About the Role

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

 

About the Job

The Process 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.

Click here for MLC EEO information  

 

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/.

Key Skills
Problem SolvingData AnalysisMass and Energy BalancesRoot Cause AnalysisProcess OptimizationMicrosoft OfficeTechnical CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsAttention To Detail
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & ResearchEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
CompensationGenerous PerksEmployee Wellbeing Programs