Mining Engineer Co-Op/Intern
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.
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Mining Engineer Co-Op/Intern
A Mining Engineer Co-Op/Intern at Mosaic will be assigned to projects focused on improving facility efficiency and final product quality. Our student opportunities allow you to learn from Professional Engineers, offers competitive pay, relocation package and opportunity to work with a global leader on exciting projects and much more.
Where will you work: Carlsbad, NM site (1361 Potash Mines Road Carlsbad, NM 88229)
Term
August 21 - December 8th, 2023
What will you do?
Day to day work assignments could include:
- Assignments will involve learning all aspects of working at a site including Mine Planning, Operations optimization, Quality Control, Maintenance, Safety, Mapping and more
- 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 Mining, Civil, Mechanical or Geosciences 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 required
- Previous internship or co-op experience is preferred
- AutoCAD knowledge is a plus
- Must be proficient in 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 presentation skills
- Ability to effectively work with employees at all levels within the organization and external customers, suppliers and vendors
- Maintain a clean work environment 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
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. unassisted and regularly
- 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 travel unassisted
- Able to use fine hand motor skills
- Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces
- Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required
- Physically able to use standard safety equipment which is rated for 300 pounds or less
- Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete the following: Post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, functional capacity examination