Intern Engineering Department Frontier Bldg Pocatello, ID

Simplot • Pocatello, ID

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About The Position

We currently have a Chemical Engineering / Chemistry Intern position in the Mining & Manufacturing department of Simplot. This role will be focused on supporting the mining of phosphate ore and production of phosphate and ammonia based fertilizers from the Frontier Building in Pocatello, ID. This role is expected to be involved with the development of new products/processes and refinements of existing processes. The role will be tailored depending on if the successful applicant is working towards a Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree. The position is a full-time internship starting May 2026. The preference is for an internship lasting at least 7 months.

Requirements

• Working toward a BS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment
• Able to keep up in a fast paced work environment
• Fluent in Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Performs routine aspects of chemical engineering / chemistry requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering / chemistry principles under close supervision
• May use computer-assisted software and equipment to perform engineering/chemistry tasks
• Assists with lab and pilot-scale testing and evaluation occurring both indoors and outdoors
• Collects and prepares data for evaluation
• May assist in the coordination of projects from conception (feasibility) through final plan preparations
• Handles various administrative duties
• Provides support to staff members as needed
• May provide support for multiple facilities across the Mining & Manufacturing business unit located in California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming

What This Job Offers

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