Mine Engineer Co-Op

HBM Holdings Company•Verona, KY

About The Position

The Mine Engineer Co-Op supports plant technical and maintenance staff through advanced problem-solving, data generation and analysis, calculations, and evaluations of plant processes. The role contributes to continuous process optimization and supports engineering and quality-related plant needs. It also conducts studies and evaluations to identify plant improvements and opportunities, including mass and energy balances, root cause analysis, and other projects as needed. The co-op communicates with personnel at various organizational levels, including management, plant operators, engineers, laboratory personnel, and contractors. The position supports safety and environmental initiatives and participates in prioritizing work based on occupational and process safety, production, rate of return, and regulatory requirements. The role is expected to adhere to MLC’s mission, core values, and key competencies.

Requirements

Be at sophomore level or higher while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering.
Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Ability to function in an industrial chemical and mining environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and implement processes and procedures.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong verbal, written, and listening skills.

Responsibilities

Support plant technical and maintenance staff with problem-solving, data generation and analysis, calculations, and evaluations of plant processes.
Drive continual process optimization improvements and support engineering and quality-related plant requirements.
Perform studies and evaluations to identify plant improvements and opportunities, including mass and energy balances and root cause analysis.
Communicate with management, plant operators, engineers, laboratory personnel, and contractors.
Support safety and environmental initiatives that protect employees and the environment.
Participate in prioritizing work based on occupational and process safety, production, rate of return, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a clean work environment and comply with safety and environmental policies.
Adhere to MLC’s mission, core values, and key competencies.