Process Engineer Co-op/Intern — Clean Energy Impact

cfindustries; Sergeant Bluff (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

CF Industries in Sergeant Bluff, IA invites energetic chemical engineering students for a summer intern/co-op role providing process engineering support to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly plant operations.

You will collaborate with process engineers, operations, maintenance and EHS to deliver practical solutions while developing hands-on skills in data analysis, PFDs/P&IDs, and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be a current college student enrolled in an ABET‑accredited Chemical Engineering program.
• Previous co-op or intern experience is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication is required.
• Ability to collect field data and perform routine field engineering work in an operating chemical facility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to a summer internship or 7-8 month co-op.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on performance of process units and key variables affecting plant efficiency.
• Evaluate performance to reduce upsets and resolve problems with process chemistry and equipment.
• Optimize process performance through troubleshooting, data analysis, and testing.
• Complete process engineering studies and support design of new installations and processes.
• Prepare and review PFDs, P&IDs, scopes of work, and equipment specifications.
• Participate in MOCs, PHAs, LOCA studies, and incident investigations for EHS solutions.
• Support maintenance during turnarounds with recommendations and inspections.
• Maintain professional communication with all departments and plant personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Field data collection

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

ABET-accredited Chemical Engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CF Industries in Sergeant Bluff, IA invites energetic chemical engineering students for a summer intern/co-op role providing process engineering support to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly plant operations.

You will collaborate with process engineers, operations, maintenance and EHS to deliver practical solutions while developing hands-on skills in data analysis, PFDs/P&IDs, and project documentation.