Summer Engineering Internship

AGP Ag Processing Inc•St. Joseph, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ag Processing Inc is currently seeking an intern to work at our Refinery processing plant this summer! During this paid internship you will take ownership of a project at our facility and work with a fantastic operations team! Hourly pay and hands on experience will be provided in this great opportunity! Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Thank you for your interest in a career with AGP! AGP is a leading U.S. agribusiness with primary operations as a soybean processor/refiner producing and marketing soybean meal, refined soybean oil, and biodiesel. Founded over 40 years ago, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation — both in the U.S. and internationally. Today, AGP’s owners include local and regional cooperatives representing approximately 200,000 farmers throughout the U.S. As one of the largest soybean processing cooperatives in the world, AGP operates 10 soybean plants in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota, as well as four soybean oil refineries, and three biodiesel production facilities. In addition to commodity-based products, AGP produces and markets AminoPlus®, a high-performance soy bypass protein product for the dairy industry. AGP values its more than 1,100 employees by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that includes: 100% employer funded pension plan 401k retirement plan (Roth and Traditional options) with a company match Health, dental and vision insurance Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts Long term disability insurance & salary continuation Company paid life insurance Wellness program Tuition reimbursement Adoption assistance Paid time off

Requirements

Completion of your sophomore or junior year coursework in a technical field (Electrical Engineering is preferred)
Available to work approximately 10 weeks during May, June, July and August
Willing to work in a production plant setting in the summer
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong technical and analytical skills
Ability to work as part of a team in a professional manner

Responsibilities

Take ownership in a project at our plant that will enhance safety, increase efficiencies and/or reduce expenses
Learn how to create drawings using current software, including AutoCAD and Navisworks
Communicate with construction contractors, engineering consulting firms and vendors to ensure completion of projects as needed
Communicate with management regarding operational, maintenance, ergonomic and safety enhancements of projects
Oversee projects being constructed at our plant as needed
Work with operations staff