Chemical Engineering Co-op

Primient•Loudon, TN

22h•$27

About The Position

About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. We’re looking for engineers who are keen to learn fast in an environment of excellence. Each Co‑op Engineer will be paired with a mentor who will provide technical guidance, feedback, and exposure to real‑world engineering challenges. Students will gain experience in manufacturing operations, cross‑functional collaboration, and professional engineering practices. Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm. Primient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational expertise that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from start to finish, we focus our priorities on producing the safest, highest quality ingredients through practices that uphold our ongoing commitment to sustainability. Our employees, some of whom are second and third generation legacy, understand the importance of maintaining the highest levels of safety, excellence, and integrity in all that we do. We continue to grow with a century long history of ingenuity that started with agricultural visionary Augustus “Gene” Staley. Staley’s “can do” attitude and entrepreneurial spirit continue to lead and inspire Primient in new ways that ensure we honor our traditions to confidently trail blaze ahead. We proudly walk the halls of the ‘Castle in the Cornfields’ administration building in Decatur, IL, US, tracing our rich heritage and planning for the next big ideas.

Requirements

Ability to commit to a full-time, one-year Co-op assignment
Currently pursuing a Bachelot’s degree in Chemical Engineering
Junior year preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of basic chemical unit operations.

Nice To Haves

Any relevant internships, placements or work experience are useful but certainly not essential – we can quickly skill you up in chemical processes and production.

Responsibilities

Assists with engineering project under supervision
Monitors day-to-day production results.
Supports process and specifies operation of plant processes.
Assists in preparing proposals.
Develops findings, draws conclusions and makes recommendations.
Prepares engineering reports, cost estimates and process transmittals.
Contributes to the design of moderately complex engineering projects or handles parts of a major project.
Contributes ideas for safer, less expensive or new techniques whether or not situation is related to a specific project.
Complete assigned tasks with guidance from mentor engineering within time and budget constraints.
Maintains technical skill and knowledge at state-of-the-art level.
Works with other engineers and production personnel at other plants, as well as their home location.
Contacts or visits other manufacturing facilities as necessary.
Has contact with Sales, Marketing and Accounting, administrative functions and suppliers and professional organizations.
Reports to Technical Manager.
Receives moderate direction and some supervision.
Much latitude is given for planning work.
Work is occasionally reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Learn from and supports engineers and process operators.
Assists entry level professionals in procedural as well as technical matters.
Work on a wider range of troubleshooting problems; use basic knowledge of the process and creative thinking to solve problems and recommend corrective action.

Benefits

Starting pay of $26.56/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future