Mining Engineer Co-op May 2027 - Multiple Locations

cargill • Cleveland, OH

3d • $26 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 154 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. Our internships/co-ops are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to provide the resources necessary for sustainable development. At Cargill your work will contribute to keeping our communities safe. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career in the mining industry or beyond.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in an underground environment
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or a Mining Engineering (MinE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), Industrial Engineering (IE), or other related engineering discipline
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree to be/recently completed between December 2027 – May 2030
• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Able to complete a 7–8-month co-op (May - December 2027)
• Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for a co-op/internship opportunity to either Cleveland, OH or Lansing, NY
• Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance

Nice To Haves

• Sophomores, juniors, or seniors currently enrolled in an accredited engineering program in a relevant field.
• Mining or heavy industrial co-op, or intern experience preferred.
• Overall 2.7 GPA preferred.
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to job-related duties.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Learn to lead production or maintenance employees, project teams, contractors or technical operations teams executing on critical initiatives and projects in a fast-paced, underground environment.
• Gain experience in Operations Leadership and/or Maintenance & Reliability Engineering role.
• Work both underground with engineers and crews on active projects and on surface supporting our people and infrastructure bringing road deicing salt to our customers.
• Learn mining techniques such as surveying and mapping, room and pillar mining operations, mineral processing, water management, materials handling, and mining safety best practices.
• Work hand in hand with other team members on engineering work, and champion their own projects to leave a mark on our facilities.
• Gain exposure to both high voltage power infrastructure and an extensive network of programming and control systems.
• Learn how we safely operate and automate equipment from both experienced electrical engineers and electricians.
• Develop and implement best practices in maintenance and design by working with electric powered mining equipment, hoisting systems, pumps, conveyor belts, screening equipment, and other systems.
• Lead people, process, and input/product in a mining environment.
• Be involved in day-to-day direct supervision of operators and production activities and participate in daily production management meetings.
• Learn how to comprehend and handle all aspects of MSHA federal regulations and compliance programs including environmental, health, safety, maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Be involved in process optimization, equipment, and process reliability, and may run capital projects.
• Responsible for business case development, vendor selection, budget management, and project management responsibilities for major projects and improvements involving process optimization, safety, quality, infrastructure, and energy use.
• Have heavy involvement with various innovation processes, idea generation systems, and reliability centered design, and help implement technical initiatives driven from global Process Development Groups, Centers of Excellence, and Research & Development.
• Showcase skills and gain hands-on experience working on different projects from designing and upgrading current systems, to reviewing and updating plant drawings.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern