The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.
At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team!
Process Engineer Co-Op
A Process Engineer Co-Op/Intern at Mosaic will be assigned to special projects and will assist other engineers on major projects and process engineering. Projects will focus on improving facility efficiency and final product quality. Our student opportunities allow you to learn from Professional Engineers, offers competitive pay, a relocation package and opportunity to work with a global leader on exciting projects and much more.
Where will you work:
Faustina Phosphate Manufacturing Facility: 9959 Highway 18. St. James, LA AND Uncle Sam Manufacturing Facility: 7250 Highway 44, Uncle Sam, LA
Housing and relocation can be provided for qualified candidates.
Term
January 13 - April 25, 2025
Full time Co-Op/Internship. 36-40 hours a week on site.
What will you do?
Day to day work assignments assigned by the supervisor and could include:
Troubleshooting to identify root cause of problems
Tracing of pipes and equipment in the field to correlate with the existing drawing
Assisting with equipment efficiency tests and developing a process flow diagram for a new opportunity
Mass and energy balances for various types of chemical processes
Computer modeling
Assist Turnaround and Repair Day equipment inspections as required
Communicate with various levels of personnel throughout the organization, including management, plant operators, engineers (of various disciplines), lab personnel, 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
What do you need for this role?
Sophomore level or higher pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Materials and Metallurgic Engineering
Completed Material and Energy Balances or Thermodynamics class prior to internship/co-op
2.75 GPA or higher
For Louisiana ONLY: TWIC Card or ability to get a TWIC card.
Ability to function in an industrial chemical and mining environment
1-2 years of experience volunteering, working with student/school organizations, or work is required
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.
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
Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete the following: Post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, functional capacity examination.
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
Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required
Must be able to work a 12 hour shift
Must be authorized to work in the United States