Chemical Engineering Co-op

Chemical Engineering Co-op | Primient### # **About Primient**Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.### **Key responsibilities: Production Engineer*** Assists with engineering project under supervision* Monitors day-to-day production results.* Supports process and specifies operation of plant processes.* Assists in preparing proposals. Develops findings, draws conclusions and makes recommendations. Prepares engineering reports, cost estimates and process transmittals.* Contributes to the design of moderately complex engineering projects or handles parts of a major project.* Contributes ideas for safer, less expensive or new techniques whether or not situation is related to a specific project.* Complete assigned tasks with guidance from mentor engineering within time and budget constraints.* Maintains technical skill and knowledge at state-of-the-art level.* Works with other engineers and production personnel at other plants, as well as their home location. Contacts or visits other manufacturing facilities as necessary. Has contact with Sales, Marketing and Accounting, administrative functions and suppliers and professional organizations.* Reports to Technical Manager.* Receives moderate direction and some supervision. Much latitude is given for planning work. Work is occasionally reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.* Learn from and supports engineers and process operators. Assists entry level professionals in procedural as well as technical matters.* Work on a wider range of troubleshooting problems; use basic knowledge of the process and creative thinking to solve problems and recommend corrective action.Each Co‐op Engineer will be paired with a mentor who will provide technical guidance, feedback, and exposure to real‐world engineering challenges. Students will gain experience in manufacturing operations, cross‐functional collaboration, and professional engineering practices.**ABOUT YOU**We’re looking for engineers who are keen to learn fast in an environment of excellence.You will need* **Ability to commit to a full-time, one-year Co-op assignment*** Currently pursuing a Bachelot’s degree in Chemical Engineering \*Junior year preferred* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Working knowledge of basic chemical unit operations.* Any relevant internships, placements or work experience are useful but certainly not essential – we can quickly skill you up in chemical processes and production.### # **Total Rewards**Starting pay of $26.56/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.### We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:* Competitive Pay* Multiple Healthcare plan choices* Dental and vision insurance* A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions * Short- and Long-Term Disability* Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans* Paid holidays & vacation* Floating days off* Parental leave for new parents* Employee resource groups* Learning & development programs* Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future### # **Career Path & Culture**Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.### # **Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging**We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,**Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce**.### California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. 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