Operations Engineer Co-Op/Intern - Summer 2027

Summary

The Mosaic Company is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash. They are seeking an Operations Engineer Co-Op/Intern to provide technical support to plant operations groups focusing on improving efficiency and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to operations group including plant optimization, troubleshooting, efficiency improvement, problem solving, and problem prevention
• Assist with data monitoring and statistical analysis to improve product quality and plant performance
• Support current business initiatives. Typical initiatives include specific problem-solving projects or improvement activities involving multiple sites
• Be vigilant of issues and conditions that can affect their fellow workers
• Communicate with various levels of personnel throughout the organization, including management, plant operators, lab personnel, and contractors
• Collaborate with Process Engineers and Reliability Engineer groups to ensure alignment. Examples Include: Conduct filter dilution testing and support sample standardization to ensure accurate and reliable process data; Assist with sluice water pump sizing and system evaluation to improve performance and efficiency; Contribute to the design and development of flow metering solutions for the cake blower system
• Communicate with various levels of personnel throughout the organization, including management, plant operators, engineers (of various disciplines), tradespersons, and contractors
• Participation in department meetings and meetings specific to the project assignment
• Adhering to Mosaic’s mission, guiding principles and priorities, and key competencies

Skills

• Sophomore level or above by May 2027 pursuing a bachelor's in Chemical Engineering
• 2.75 GPA or higher
• Ability to function in an industrial chemical and mining environment
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license - You will need to be able to travel to and from sites and/or office
• Ability to work full time and be a student in standing at the time of the co-op/internship
• Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, functional capacity examination
• Basic computer skills are required
• Experience working in a team environment is a must
• Physical work environment is occasionally outdoors with exposure to varying degrees of hot and cold environments
• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others
• Able to lift approximately 0-25 lbs. occasionally
• Able to climb stairs and work at various heights
• Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials
• Able to hear, with or without correction
• Able to read, write and understand basic English
• Able to see, with or without correction
• Able to use fine hand motor skills
• Able to wear a respirator
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• 1-2 years of experience volunteering, working with student/school organizations, or work is preferred
• Previous internship or co-op experience is preferred
• Familiarity with an industrial environment is highly desirable
• Effective verbal communication skills is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Sophomore level or above by May 2027 pursuing a bachelor's in Chemical Engineering
• 2.75 GPA or higher
• Ability to function in an industrial chemical and mining environment
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license - You will need to be able to travel to and from sites and/or office
• Ability to work full time and be a student in standing at the time of the co-op/internship
• Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, functional capacity examination
• Basic computer skills are required
• Experience working in a team environment is a must
• Physical work environment is occasionally outdoors with exposure to varying degrees of hot and cold environments
• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others
• Able to lift approximately 0-25 lbs. occasionally
• Able to climb stairs and work at various heights
• Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials
• Able to hear, with or without correction
• Able to read, write and understand basic English
• Able to see, with or without correction
• Able to use fine hand motor skills
• Able to wear a respirator
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice to Haves

• 1-2 years of experience volunteering, working with student/school organizations, or work is preferred
• Previous internship or co-op experience is preferred
• Familiarity with an industrial environment is highly desirable
• Effective verbal communication skills is a plus