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!

Maintenance Engineer Co-Op/Intern - Summer 2027

Where will you work: Mosaic Potash Esterhazy is an underground potash mine located 90 kilometers south of Yorkton. It’s split between three mine sites - K1, K2 and K3 which will be the largest, and one of the world’s most competitive underground potash mines in the world. Housing and relocation can be provided for qualified candidates.

A Maintenance Engineer Co-Op/Intern at Mosaic will be assigned to special projects and will assist other engineers on major projects.  Projects will focus on improving equipment performance, and engineering support for maintenance personnel. Our student opportunities allow you to learn from professionals, offers competitive pay, an opportunity to work with a global leader on exciting projects and much more.

Term May 10th to December 18th, 2027 Full time Co-Op/Internship. Typically, 36-40 hours a week. In person. 9/80 schedule if applicable.

What you’ll do: Day to day work assignments could include:

• Support operations and maintenance to improve equipment reliability

• Technical drawing reviews, field tours with maintenance/operations personnel, and technical support during mechanical failures

• Specific project assignments will be made by the supervisor; assignments could include:

  • Defining clear project scope and requests for capital work
  • Leading and implementing safety improvement projects
  • Technical drawing updates
  • Completing engineering requests from the operations and maintenance teams
  • Design/size/validate new or modification of existing equipment and piping 
  • Provide technical support for equipment inspections
  • Obtain equipment specifications through drawings, manuals, and other relevant searches
  • Assist in completing management of change process for projects

• Communicate with various levels of personnel throughout the organization, including management, plant operators, engineers (of various disciplines), tradespersons, 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 you’ll need: ​

• Junior level or above by May 2027 pursuing a bachelor's in Industrial Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mining Engineer, Process Engineer, Environmental Systems Engineer.

• 72% or higher

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

• Ability to function in an industrial chemical and mining environment.

• 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 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

• Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required

• Must be able to work a 12 hour shift

• Must be authorized to work in Canada