Process Control Engineer Co-op/Intern - Summer 2027

The Mosaic Company; Esterhazy; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Mosaic Company in Esterhazy, SK is seeking a Process Control Engineer Co-Op/Intern for Summer 2027. Based at the K1 or K2 milling sites, you will support process control and process engineering improvement projects while learning fundamentals and troubleshooting daily operations.

You will work with operations and engineering teams to identify improvement opportunities, develop dashboards, track KPIs, and contribute to safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Industrial Systems, Mechanical, or Process Engineering).
• Ability to work in an industrial chemical/mining environment.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop key industrial process control skills under site SMEs.
• Complete process control projects to reduce variability and improve metrics.
• Collaborate with operations and process engineering teams to identify improvements.
• Support circuit optimization, KPI tracking, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct field checks and contribute to system validation for new projects.
• Develop online dashboards using PI visualization tools; participate in safety initiatives.
• Communicate with management, operators, engineers, trades, and contractors.
• Attend department and project meetings; adhere to Mosaic's principles.

Skills

Industrial process control

Data analysis

KPI tracking

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Industrial Systems Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Process Engineering

Tools

PI visualization tool

Job description

# **Process Control Engineer Co-Op/Intern - Summer 2027**# **Where will you work:** **K2 site** at Highway 22. Esterhazy, SK S0A 0X0. Mosaic Potash Esterhazy is an underground potash mine located 90 kilometers south of Yorkton. It’s split between three mine sites - K1, K2 and K3 which will be the largest, and one of the world’s most competitive underground potash mines in the world. Housing and relocation can be provided for qualified candidates. As a **Process Control Engineering** **Co-Op/Intern**, you will be based at either the K1 or K2 milling sites. In this role, you will support process control and process engineering improvement projects for both mills, learn process control fundamentals, troubleshoot daily operations, and contribute to ongoing site initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in engineering applications within an industrial setting, allowing you to develop technical skills and gain valuable insight into process optimization. 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 2027 up to 8 monthsFull time Co-Op/Internship. Typically, 36-40 hours a week.In person. 9/80 schedule if applicable. **What you’ll do:**As an intern, you will be immersed in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, performing a mix of fieldwork, data analysis, report writing, and database maintenance. You will actively contribute to operational success through the following responsibilities:* Learn and develop key industrial process control skills to assist site subject matter experts* Complete process control projects targeted at reducing operational variability to improve key metrics like recovery* Work closely with operations and the process engineering teams to identify areas for improvement and propose solutions* Support circuit optimization efforts, including field checks, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking, and performance monitoring to sustain operational success.* Conduct field checks and contribute to system validation for new projects.* Participate in site safety initiatives by engaging in the behavior-based safety program, near-miss reporting, and risk reduction projects.* Develop and implement online production monitoring dashboards using PI visualization tool.* 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: *** Pursuing a bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or other applicable disciplines.* Ability to function in an industrial chemical and mining environment.* 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* Eagerness to learn new skills and develop as an engineer* Experience working in a team environment is a must* 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 Canada