Process Engineering Co-op — Clean-Energy Plant

CF Industries Inc; Sergeant Bluff (IA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

CF Industries Inc. seeks a student intern/co-op in process engineering to support safe and efficient nitrogen fertilizer plant operations. Under guidance from Process Engineers, you will help monitor unit performance, analyze data, and contribute to process improvements.

You will prepare technical documents, participate in safety studies, and assist with field data collection and equipment inspections. Summer or 7–8 month assignments preferred.

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 skills are required.
• Ability to collect field data and inspect equipment in a chemical facility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on performance of process units and variables affecting plant efficiency and safety.
• Evaluate process/equipment performance to reduce upsets and resolve issues with process chemistry and equipment.
• Support process optimization through data analysis, modeling, tests, and technical input for operations.
• Prepare process engineering documents (PFDs, P&IDs, scopes of work, equipment specs) for capital projects.
• Participate in MOCs, PHAs, LPAs, and incident investigations to support process safety and EHS.
• Assist during turnarounds with pre-turnaround recommendations and equipment inspections.
• Maintain professional communication with all departments and plant personnel.

Skills

Process modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited Chemical Engineering program

Job description

CF Industries Inc. seeks a student intern/co-op in process engineering to support safe and efficient nitrogen fertilizer plant operations. Under guidance from Process Engineers, you will help monitor unit performance, analyze data, and contribute to process improvements.

You will prepare technical documents, participate in safety studies, and assist with field data collection and equipment inspections. Summer or 7–8 month assignments preferred.