Production Engineer Co-op (in IMIs chemical manufacturing unit)

We are a global chemical company and one of the nation's leading manufacturers of agricultural products. Our Hannibal plant is built to manufacture high-quality products in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner. We occasionally have the need for contingent labor, and that's where you come in. This is a paid, full-time position. If chosen, you will report to a manager/mentor who will provide you with oversight and details of your assignments.

The scope of assignments for this role will vary, but will likely include:

Assist with the daily, weekly, and monthly production of herbicide. Working alongside operators, supervisors and engineers balancing day to day troubleshooting with longer range projects such as fine tuning reaction conditions for improved yield, supporting Capital Project work, or auditing procedure quality. 

Track raw material usage, plant reliability, EHS compliance, and product quality using Excel, Aspen, and DeltaV. 

Learn various chemical processes: mainly batch processing as well as solvent recovery. 

Work on improving processes through root cause analysis and risk identification. 

Lead a round of improvement for procedures, P&IDs, and/or control of hazardous energy documentation. 

Directly assist Production Engineer in decontamination planning and execution process for maintenance outage to ensure safe adherence to schedule. 

Preferred Qualifications 

Problem solving capability and familiarity with Excel; General chemistry; at least 1 engineering course.

This job pays an hourly wage (depending on experience) for a 40-hour week, plus an additional housing stipend for each month. Located along the banks of the Mississippi River between Hannibal and Palmyra, Missouri, our 1600-acre manufacturing site is home to some of the world’s finest crop protection products. With approximately 400 employees and contractors, our site provides more than 20 technical and formulated agricultural solutions that help farmers meet the growing needs for an abundant and affordable supply of food for today and tomorrow. We are committed to the farming industry and take pride in our facility, our products, and our operations, and we're proud to be an important part of Marion County's community.