Engineering Co-Op | Spring 2013

Position Description

• The[Company] , headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a $10 billion company that stands alone as one of the world's leading producers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Our world-class mining and processing operations produce the highest quality fertilizer and animal feed ingredients. As a global leader in nourishing crops and delivering distinctive value to the world's agriculture, [Company] offers an opportunity to share in an exciting future.  

What are our Values?

• We consider our employees to be our most valued ingredient. [Company] employees are richly diverse in their skills, experience and backgrounds. From engineering, operations, finance, HR, marketing and research, our team came to [Company] not just for a job but a career that makes a positive impact on the world by nourishing the crops our growing population needs.   

Are you our next Co-Op?   

• We are currently seeking Spring 2012 Co-ops for our Florida and Louisiana locations.  

What will you do? 

• Work with new technology and cutting edge leadership 
• Rolling up your sleeves and get your hands dirty with real life work environment 
• You will be assigned to special project design and management.  
• Projects will focus on improving facility efficiency and final product quality.
• Day-to-day work assignments could include fieldwork, e.g., data analysis, report writing, and database maintenance.
• Projects will be assigned by a technical supervisor and could include: Trouble shooting to identify root cause of problems
• Working with a wide range of people including management, plant operators, engineers (of various disciplines), lab personnel, and contractors.
• We trust our engineers with project budgets of up to $100m, so we take your work and contributions very seriously.
• Adhere to [Company]  mission, guiding principles, and key behaviors

Position Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Mining  Engineering 
• Sophomore or Junior  with 2.75 or better GPA 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and implement learned process, procedures or software. 
• Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills, including excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively work with employees at all levels within the organization and external customers, suppliers and vendors.
• Maintain clean work environments and comply with all safety and environmental policies
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.