Chemical Engineering Chemistry Intern

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

We currently have a Chemical Engineering / Chemistry Intern position in the Mining & Manufacturing department of Simplot.  This role will be focused on supporting the mining of phosphate ore and production of phosphate and ammonia-based fertilizers from the Frontier Building in Pocatello, ID.  This role is expected to be involved with the development of new products/processes and refinements of existing processes.  The role will be tailored depending on if the successful applicant is working towards a Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree.  The position is a full-time internship starting 2025.  The preference is for an internship lasting at least 7 months. 

Key Responsibilities

Duties provide meaningful work experience and business knowledge to college students in pursuit of a Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree.

• Performs routine aspects of chemical engineering / chemistry requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering / chemistry principles under close supervision
• May use computer-assisted software and equipment to perform engineering/chemistry tasks
• Assists with lab and pilot-scale testing and evaluation occurring both indoors and outdoors
• Collects and prepares data for evaluation.
• May assist in the coordination of projects from conception (feasibility) through final plan preparations
• Handles various administrative duties
• Provides support to staff members as needed
• May provide support for multiple facilities across the Mining & Manufacturing business unit located in California, Idaho, Neveda, Utah, and Wyoming

Typical Education

• Working toward a BS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Relevant Experience

• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment
• Able to keep up in a fast-paced work environment
• Fluent in Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel

Other Information

Enrollment in an Academic Engineering program, from a nationally accredited educational facility/university. Candidate must be willing to learn process operation, and work in an industrial setting. Must be a Sophomore or above in a discipline of Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering and will return to school at the completion of the internship.

Job Requisition ID: 19689

Travel Required: None

Location(s): ABW Frontier Office - Pocatello 

Country: United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **