Operations Engineering Intern/Co-op

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 Engineering Co-op/Intern

Where will you work:

Riverview Manufacturing Facility: 8813 US Highways 41 South. Riverview, FL

Housing and relocation can be provided for qualified candidates.

As an Operations Engineering Co-op/Intern, you will provide technical support primarily to plant operations groups from troubleshooting complex systems to optimizing production processes. 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.

9/80 schedule if applicable

What will you do? 

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

• Identify and resolve root causes of issues in phosphate processing and production systems.

• Improve the efficiency of evaporation circuits, filtration equipment, and overall plant systems.

• Evaluate and enhance the performance of unit operations in the Sulfuric Acid and Phosphoric Acid departments

• Participate in the development and implementation of tools for the Remote Control Center.

• Perform duties as assigned.

• 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 Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

• Preferred: Experience with OIS, PI Vision, Asset Frameworks, SAP, and PowerBI.

• 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