Co-op Student, Mechanical Engineering

Nutrien • NC

114d • $23 - $27

About The Position

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien. This is an open posting for Mechanical Engineering Students interested in co-op positions at our Aurora, North Carolina Phosphate facility. This is a temporary, full-time, hourly paid position open to current students who will be returning to their studies once this work term is complete. This position is not available for remote work. Work will be both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Outside the office, standard work wear will consist of hard hats, safety boots, safety glasses and ear plugs, with other items as needed; these items will be provided. Location: Aurora, North Carolina. Term (6 months): Dates can be adjusted/extended to coincide with school terms.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 1 year of an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent related program at an accredited post-secondary institution AND returning to full-time studies after the work term.
• Demonstrate positive safety behavior and leadership.
• Willingness to learn and gain knowledge and experience through training.
• Strong interpersonal teamwork and communication skills.
• Motivation to set and achieve goals, take initiative, and nurture project forward.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work at heights, outdoors, and around potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Must be comfortable and physically capable of entering and working in a confined space.
• Must be able to hear and understand audible alarms, changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and portable radio communications.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft’s Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of engineering scope of work and cost estimates in response to engineering requests and administration submitted by other departments.
• Project administration responsibility associated with capital projects, including: specifications, prepare purchase requisitions, process hazard reviews, operational and maintainability reviews and bid analysis, act as resident project engineer, direct contract engineering services, cost controlling and reporting, project schedules and status reports.
• Assist the site with various duties, including project work, advancing process related projects, troubleshoot process problems, and inspecting chemical processing equipment.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $23.62-27.09 USD per hour.
• Attractive benefits package that includes catastrophic coverages including life, accidental death and dismemberment, and business travel accident insurance for a position of at least three months in duration and more than 30 hours per week.
• Paid sick days and holidays.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees