Operations Engineer Co-Op/Intern - Summer 2027

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!

Operations Engineer Co-Op/Intern - Summer 2027

Where will you work: New Wales Manufacturing Facility at 3095 Highway 640 Mulberry, FL 33860. Housing and relocation can be provided for qualified candidates.

An Operations Engineer Co-Op/Intern at Mosaic will be assigned to provide technical support primarily to plant operations groups in projects that will focus on improving facility efficiency and final product quality. Our student opportunities allow you to learn from professionals, offers competitive pay, an opportunity to work with a global leader on exciting projects and much more.

Term

May 10, 2027 to August 20, 2027

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

I n person. 9/80 schedule if applicable.

What you’ll do:

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.

What you’ll need: ​

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