Chemical Engineer Co-Op/Intern - Summer 2025

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! 

Chemical Engineer Co-Op/Intern

A Chemical 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. Position could be located in Central Florida, Louisiana and/or New Mexico.

Where will you work:

New Wales Manufacturing Facility at 3095 Highway 640 Mulberry, FL 33860

Housing and relocation can be provided for qualified candidates.

Term

May 12 - August 22, 2025

Full time Co-Op/Internship. 36-40 hours a week on site.

What will you do?

Day to day work assignments could include fieldwork, e.g. data analysis, report writing, and database maintenance. 

Projects will be assigned by the supervisor and could include:

Troubleshooting to identify root cause of problems

Mass and energy balances for various types of chemical processes

Developing a process flow diagram for a new opportunity

Sizing pumps and equipment

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 Engineering

2.75 GPA or higher

Completed Material and Energy Balances or Thermodynamics class prior to internship/co-op

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

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

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. 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

Must be authorized to work in the United States