Operational Engineer Rotational Program

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Annawan (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. offers a 24-month Operations Engineer Rotational Program designed to develop engineering and operations expertise across oilseed processing and ethanol production.

Participants rotate through oilseed/ethanol operations at multiple CHS locations, gaining hands-on experience and management exposure. Upon completion, graduates move into full-time roles aligned with company needs and individual strengths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Agriculture, Chemical, Mechanical, Bioproducts and Biosystems, etc.)
• 0-3 years’ experience
• Demonstrate and promote safety
• Good problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Must be well organized, goal orientated, and self-directed
• Demonstrates mechanical and analytical interest with strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative team player
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required

Responsibilities

• Oilseed and Ethanol Operations 8-month rotation (Annawan, Il & Fairmont, MN or Evansville, WI location)
• Contribute fully to the day-to-day physical operation of the CHS facility to understand fundamental operations and processes.
• Develop a thorough understanding of operational processes.
• Support the facility in prioritizing and optimizing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Support and guide plant management with projects, drawing reviews, equipment specifications, operational narrative preparations, and employee training
• Lead continuous improvement efforts
• Review of production data routinely to ensure accuracy and to analyze for continuous improvements throughout the facility.
• Engineering 8-month rotation (Annawan, IL) to be completed immediately after operations in Annawan.
• Plan assigned design and/or development projects by preparing engineering documents, calculations, drawings, material lists, construction schedules and operating instructions with emphasis on achieving optimum processing efficiency, reducing energy and material costs, and adhering to safety requirements.
• Provide project management support and supervision to construction crews and organize each step of the construction process.
• Coordinate the communication involving projects with the supervisor, engineering team (Plant, Project, Process and Controls), facility department managers, and outside consulting agencies to maintain understanding of appropriate parties

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal and written communication

Organized and self-directed

Collaborative team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Career Opportunities: Operational Engineer Rotational Program (25273)

Requisition ID25273-Posted10/05/2026-US-ANNAWAN IL

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS has an exciting opportunity to participate in a comprehensive development program designed to give an understanding of the operations & engineering processes of our oilseed processing and ethanol production. Over a 24-month timeframe, successful candidates will develop skills and knowledge of our oilseed processing and ethanol processing by rotating through unique, challenging and rewarding experiences at different locations within CHS. Upon successful completion of the program, the Operations Project Engineer will be placed in a full-time position that complements both the needs of the company and the employee’s strengths. Examples include:

• Shift Manager
• Plant Engineer
• Project or Process Engineer

Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities and/or business demands is required.

Responsibilities

Oilseed and Ethanol Operations 8-month rotation (Annawan, Il & Fairmont, MN or Evansville, WI location)

• Contribute fully to the day-to-day physical operation of the CHS facility to understand fundamental operations and processes.
• Develop a thorough understanding of operational processes.
• Support the facility in prioritizing and optimizing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Support and guide plant management with projects, drawing reviews, equipment specifications, operational narrative preparations, and employee training
• Lead continuous improvement efforts
• Review of production data routinely to ensure accuracy and to analyze for continuous improvements throughout the facility.

Engineering 8-month rotation (Annawan, IL) to be completed immediately after operations in Annawan.

• Plan assigned design and/or development projects by preparing engineering documents, calculations, drawings, material lists, construction schedules and operating instructions with emphasis on achieving optimum processing efficiency, reducing energy and material costs, and adhering to safety requirements.
• Provide project management support and supervision to construction crews and organize each step of the construction process.
• Coordinate the communication involving projects with the supervisor, engineering team (Plant, Project, Process and Controls), facility department managers, and outside consulting agencies to maintain understanding of appropriate parties

The Operations Project Engineer may for a period be required to travel to other CHS locations for instructional purposes and continued growth and development, including but limited to corporate headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Agriculture, Chemical, Mechanical, Bioproducts and Biosystems, etc.)
• 0-3 years’ experience

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrate and promote safety
• Good problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Must be well organized, goal orientated, and self-directed
• Demonstrates mechanical and analytical interest with strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative team player
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required

Physical Requirements

• Basic understanding of refinery process controls and specific equipment involved in the process control
• Demonstrate and promote safety
• Good problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Must be well organized, goal orientated, and self-directed
• Demonstrates mechanical and analytical interest with strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative team player
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.