About the role#
As a Mining Engineer Co-op, you will work in underground salt mine locations in Cleveland, OH or Lansing, NY. This role provides exposure to both the technical and management components of the mining industry. You will gain experience in Operations Leadership or Maintenance and Reliability Engineering while working alongside production crews, contractors, and technical teams.
What you'll do#
- Lead production or maintenance employees, project teams, and technical operations teams.
- Execute critical initiatives and projects within an underground environment.
- Learn mining techniques including surveying, mapping, room and pillar operations, mineral processing, water management, materials handling, and safety practices.
- Operate and automate equipment while developing maintenance and design best practices.
- Participate in daily production management meetings.
- Handle aspects of MSHA federal regulations and compliance programs.
- Manage business cases, vendor selection, budgets, and project timelines.
- Contribute to innovation processes, idea generation, and reliability-centered design.
What you'll need#
- Ability to work in an underground environment.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mining, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2030.
- Legal right to work in the U.S. without reliance on a student visa.
- Availability for a 7 to 8-month co-op from January through August 2027.
- Geographic flexibility to relocate to Cleveland, OH or Lansing, NY.
- High degree of initiative and resourcefulness when working with limited guidance.
- Proven ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Preferred: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing; 2.7 GPA; prior mining or heavy industrial experience; leadership experience.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to apply technical knowledge to job duties.
Location & details#
- Locations: Cleveland, OH and Lansing, NY.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January - August).
- Modality: On-site.
- This role involves physical activity, including bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. It requires the ability to lift 10-25 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally. You may be exposed to heat, cold, and salt dust.
About Cargill
Cargill is a food and beverage manufacturing company based in Wayzata, Minnesota. Founded in 1865, the firm operates in agricultural, commodity trading, and food ingredient sectors. It maintains a global presence with over 69,000 employees. The company manages supply chains to source and deliver products for food manufacturers and producers.
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