Operations Engineer Co-Op/Intern - Summer 2027

May 10, 2027 to August 20, 2027

Full time Co-Op/Internship. Typically, 36-40 hours a week. 

In person. 9/80 schedule if applicable.

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  Provide support to operations group including plant optimization, troubleshooting, efficiency improvement, problem solving, and problem prevention. 

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  Assist with data monitoring and statistical analysis to improve product quality and plant performance.   

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  Support current business initiatives. Typical initiatives include specific problem-solving projects or improvement activities involving multiple sites.

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  Be vigilant of issues and conditions that can affect their fellow workers

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  Communicate with various levels of personnel throughout the organization, including management, plant operators, lab personnel, and contractors.

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  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

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  Communicate with various levels of personnel throughout the organization, including management, plant operators, engineers (of various disciplines), tradespersons, and contractors.

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  Participation in department meetings and meetings specific to the project assignment.

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  Adhering to Mosaic’s mission, guiding principles and priorities, and key competencies.

• 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.

• 1-2 years of experience volunteering, working with student/school organizations, or work is preferred. 

• Previous internship or co-op experience is preferred. 

• 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

• Familiarity with an industrial environment is highly desirable

• Effective verbal communication skills is a plus

• Physical work environment is occasionally outdoors with exposure to varying degrees of hot and cold environments

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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