Rotating Equipment Co-op/Intern

CF Industries Inc; Sergeant Bluff (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries is offering a summer internship/co‑op for mechanical engineering students in Iowa. The role focuses on monitoring rotating equipment, supporting mechanical integrity, and participating in investigations to prevent recurrence.

You will gain hands-on experience in maintenance planning, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration within an operating plant environment. Ideal candidates are ABET‑accredited engineering students with strong communication skills and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Must be a current college student enrolled in an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program.
• Previous co-op or intern experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report 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

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program

Tools

Condition monitoring tools

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.

Job Description:

1. 1. Assist with monitoring and reporting on the condition and performance of rotating equipment using tools such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, and process data.
2. 2. Support the Mechanical Integrity program by helping to maintain documentation and records for rotating equipment.
3. 3. Participate in technical investigations of equipment failures and assist in developing recommendations to prevent recurrence.
4. 4. Help develop, review, and update maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance programs for rotating equipment.
5. 5. Assist with planning and execution of maintenance activities during routine maintenance and shutdowns.
6. 6. Work with multidisciplinary teams to gather technical information, perform basic engineering calculations, and present findings including presentations.
7. 7. Communicate effectively with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors.
8. 8. Support day‑day maintenance and reliability tasks as assigned by supervising engineers.
9. 9. 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:

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

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.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [e-mail] .