Engineering Intern: Ethanol Plant — Hands-on Impact & Mentorship

CHS Inc.; Annawan (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. invites engineering interns to support our ethanol facility in Rochelle, IL. You’ll assist in achieving optimal equipment reliability while upholding safety and environmental guidelines. Detail orientation and strong written/verbal communication are essential for success.

You’ll collaborate with process engineers, participate in design and maintenance projects, and gain exposure to multi-disciplinary plant operations within a global agri-business.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a junior or senior in mechanical, agriculture, electrical, chemical, or bio-chemical engineering (ABET-accredited four-year program).
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week onsite in Rochelle, IL.
• Comfort wearing PPE including respirators and safety gear.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assistance to ethanol facility to achieve equipment reliability and performance while meeting safety, environmental, and economic guidelines.
• Participate in mechanical design, inspection data analysis, fault analysis, and maintenance planning; evaluate equipment performance and make improvement recommendations.
• Work with Process Engineers to design and install new projects and other plant improvements.
• Identify and report safety, health and environmental issues impacting operations and personnel.
• Projects may include equipment design, preparation of specifications, equipment integrity evaluations, and research investigations.

Skills

On-site work readiness

PPE and respirator use

Education

ABET-accredited four-year engineering program

Job description

CHS Inc. invites engineering interns to support our ethanol facility in Rochelle, IL. You’ll assist in achieving optimal equipment reliability while upholding safety and environmental guidelines. Detail orientation and strong written/verbal communication are essential for success.

You’ll collaborate with process engineers, participate in design and maintenance projects, and gain exposure to multi-disciplinary plant operations within a global agri-business.