Function:
Intern/Co-opResponsible for completing multiple projects over the course of the co-op or internship. This can result in the engineer identifying an opportunity for improvement, recommending a solution, and directing implementation of the change. The Plant Engineer co-op/intern has a direct impact upon organizational success by assisting in plant reliability improvement efforts.
1. Serves as a technical resource and project lead for repairs and installation of plant equipment, including piping systems, valves, pumps, compressors, and turbines.
2. Manages projects to completion, working with multidisciplinary teams, gathering technical information, performing engineering calculations, and presenting project results and recommendations.
3. Develops, reviews & updates site maintenance and mechanical integrity procedures to improve plant reliability and process safety.
4. Conducts mechanical failure analyses & reports on findings to avoid recurrence.
5. Assists Plant Engineers with day-to-day tasks.
Successful incumbents will have:
1. Must be a current college student enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering program at an ABET‑accredited institution.
2. Previous co-op or intern experience is preferred.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
4. Ability to make verbal and written presentations to communicate ideas effectively.
5. Expected to effectively communicate with outside vendors and contractors.
6. Become knowledgeable in the plant processes, plant specifications, and materials of construction.
7. Commitment to fulfil a summer internship or 7-8 month co-op assignment.
FMLA:
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at talentacquisition@cfindustries.com

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably.
The company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. We operate manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, which are among the most cost-advantaged, efficient, and flexible in the world and an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America.