Operations Engineer Co-Op/Intern - Summer 2026

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team!

Operations Engineer Co-Op/Intern

Where will you work:

Uncle Sam Manufacturing Facility: 7250 Highway 44, Uncle Sam, LA

Housing and relocation can be provided for qualified candidates.

An Operations Engineer Co-Op/Intern at Mosaic, as part of the Concentrates team, this role supports day-to-day operations and long-term process improvement initiatives. The position involves hands-on fieldwork, technical analysis, and collaboration across departments to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable phosphate processing. Our student opportunities allow you to learn from Professional Engineers, offers competitive pay, a relocation package and opportunity to work with a global leader on exciting projects and much more.

Term

May 11th – Aug 21st, 2026

Full time Co-Op/Internship. Typically, 36-40 hours a week on site.

4/10 schedule.

What will you do?

Day to day work assignments assigned by the supervisor and could include:

- Assist in monitoring and optimizing phosphoric acid production processes.

- Support troubleshooting efforts to identify root causes of operational issues.

- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency and reliability.

- Evaluate and implement strategies to reduce process chemical usage.

- Identify opportunities for cost savings through sustainable chemical practices.

- Conduct assessments of alternative chemicals and process modifications to improve environmental performance.

- Prepare and present technical findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.

- Communicate with various levels of personnel throughout the organization, including management, plant operators, engineers (of various disciplines), lab personnel, and contractors

- Participation in department meetings and meetings specific to the project assignment

- Adhering to Mosaic’s mission, guiding principles and priorities, and key competencies

What do you need for this role?

- Sophomore level by May 2026 or higher pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineer.

- For Louisiana ONLY: TWIC Card or ability to get a TWIC card.

- 2.75 GPA or higher

- 1-2 years of experience volunteering, working with student/school organizations, or work is preferred.

- Previous internship or co-op experience is preferred.

- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license - You will need to be able to travel to and from sites and/or office.

- Ability to work full time and be a student in standing at the time of the co-op/internship

- Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete the following: Post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, functional capacity examination.

- Basic computer skills are required.

- Experience working in a team environment is a must.

- Familiarity with an industrial environment is highly desirable.

- Effective verbal communication skills is a plus.

- Physical work environment is occasionally outdoors with exposure to varying degrees of hot and cold environments.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others.

- Able to lift approximately 0-25 lbs. occasionally.

- Able to climb stairs and work at various heights.

- Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials.

- Able to hear, with or without correction.

- Able to read, write and understand basic English.

- Able to see, with or without correction.

- Able to use fine hand motor skills.

- Able to wear a respirator.

- Must be authorized to work in the United States