Rotating Equipment Co-op/Intern — Mechanical Reliability

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

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