Rotating Equipment Co-op/Intern

cfindustries; Sergeant Bluff (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer Co-op/Intern to support plant reliability and maintenance of pumps, compressors, turbines and related systems. Under guidance, you will identify improvement opportunities, participate in condition monitoring and contribute to solutions that boost equipment reliability.

You will assist in data gathering, perform basic engineering calculations, prepare findings for presentations, and work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Student currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program.
• Previous co-op or intern experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; condition monitoring is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Willing to perform field work in an operating plant.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to fulfill a summer internship or 7-8 month co-op assignment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor rotating equipment condition using vibration and oil analysis.
• Maintain documentation for rotating equipment under Mechanical Integrity.
• Investigate equipment failures and draft prevention recommendations.
• Develop and update PM procedures for rotating equipment.
• Plan and execute maintenance during routine outages.
• Collaborate with teams to gather data and present findings.
• Communicate with plant staff, vendors, and contractors.
• Support MOC process documentation changes.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

ABET-accredited

Field work

Microsoft Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Eng program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy.

Function: Intern/Co-op

Job Summary:

The Rotating Equipment Engineer Co-op/Intern will support plant reliability and maintenance efforts by assisting with projects and daily tasks focused on rotating mechanical equipment (such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and related systems). Under the guidance of experienced engineers, the intern will help identify opportunities for improvement, participate in condition monitoring and failure analysis, and contribute to the implementation of solutions that enhance equipment reliability and plant performance.

Job Description:

• Assist with monitoring and reporting on the condition and performance of rotating equipment using tools such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, and process data.
• Support the Mechanical Integrity program by helping to maintain documentation and records for rotating equipment.
• Participate in technical investigations of equipment failures and assist in developing recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Help develop, review, and update maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance programs for rotating equipment.
• Assist with planning and execution of maintenance activities during routine maintenance and shutdowns.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to gather technical information, perform basic engineering calculations, and present findings including presentations.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors.
• Support day-to-day maintenance and reliability tasks as assigned by supervising engineers.
• Support the Management of Change (MOC) process for documenting any changes related to rotating equipment. Coordinate all documentation changes with the engineering department

Successful incumbents will have:

• Must be a current college student enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering program (or related field) at an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Previous co-op or intern experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with condition monitoring is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to perform field work in an operating plant environment.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to fulfill a summer internship or 7-8 month co-op assignment.

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Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence ("AI") and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.