Engineering Intern - Ethanol Plant

Illinois River Energy, LLC; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. has an exciting internship opportunity at our Ethanol facility in Rochelle, IL. We are seeking an Engineer Intern to provide technical support to achieve optimal equipment reliability while adhering to safety, environmental, and economic guidelines.

You will work with process engineers on plant improvements, perform data analysis, and participate in design, inspection, and maintenance activities to gain practical industry experience and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior enrolled in an ABET-accredited four-year engineering program in Mechanical, Agriculture, Electrical, Chemical, or Bio-Chemical.
• Previous internship experience in the ethanol oilseed industries.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week, onsite in Rochelle, IL with reliable transportation.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assistance to ethanol facility to achieve equipment reliability and performance while meeting company safety, environment, and economic guidelines.
• May participate in a variety of different activities including mechanical equipment design, inspection data analysis, fitness for service evaluations, equipment repair plan development, materials selection, root cause failure analysis, and troubleshoot equipment performance and develop recommendations for maintenance.
• Work with Process Engineers to design and install new projects and other plant improvements.
• Recognize and report and/or suggest recommendations regarding safety, health and environmental issues that impact operations and personnel.
• Projects may include equipment design, preparation of specifications, equipment integrity evaluations, research investigations, report preparation, and other activities of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques in particular areas of assignments.

Education

ABET-accredited four-year engineering program (Mechanical, Agriculture, Electrical, Chemical, or Bio-Chemical)

Job description

CHS Inc. has an exciting internship opportunity at our Ethanol facility in Rochelle, IL. We are seeking an Engineer Intern to provide technical support to achieve optimal equipment reliability while adhering to safety, environmental, and economic guidelines.

You will work with process engineers on plant improvements, perform data analysis, and participate in design, inspection, and maintenance activities to gain practical industry experience and leadership skills.