Production Engineer - Granulation Unit

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.

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Where will you work: Onsite at our Faustina, LA Plant.

re you our next Engineer-Production?

We are currently seeking an Engineer-Production (II, III or Senior) for our Faustina, Louisiana location. The position provides technical support primarily to plant operations groups and responsible for front-end engineering development of capital projects. Serves as an active contributor to Mosaic cross-site and/or cross-functional assignments and initiatives. Frequently assigned to high-profile projects, support assignments, and initiatives.

What will you do?

• Provide plant process engineering support to operations group including plant optimization, troubleshooting, efficiency improvement, problem solving, and problem prevention. Responsible for leveraging ideas and assistance including resources across plant sites.
• Provide front-end engineering development of capital projects including planning, identifying business objectives, identifying and evaluating viable options, preliminary design development, and preliminary economic and risk mitigation evaluation. Responsible for commissioning and start-up support for assigned projects.
• Support current business initiatives. Typical initiatives include specific problem-solving projects or improvement activities involving multiple sites.
• Ensure site safety and environmental standards are being followed through safety audits, risk assessments, and housekeeping tours.
• Be vigilant of issues and conditions that can affect their fellow workers
• Report any issues that can impact the environment or the safety of the employees

What do you need for this role?

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering required

Engineer I

• 0-2 years of related experience. (related experience may consist of phosphates, fertilizer, sulfuric acid manufacturing industry, ammonia or chemical processing)

Engineer II

• 2+ years of related experience. (related experience may consist of phosphates, fertilizer, sulfuric acid manufacturing industry, ammonia or chemical processing)

Engineer III

• 4+ years of related experience. (related experience may consist of phosphates, fertilizer, sulfuric acid manufacturing industry, ammonia or chemical processing)

Engineer Sr

• 8+ years of related experience. related experience may consist of phosphates, fertilizer, sulfuric acid manufacturing industry, ammonia or chemical processing)
• Required for ALL Levels:
• MS Office products, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project/Primavera(or similar software) experience
• Excellent written and communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of management
• Must demonstrate ability to influence others; requires strong leadership qualities, teamwork and problem solving/decision making qualities

Preferred for ALL Levels:

• OIS, PI, Maximo, Minitab, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Process Control Systems experience
• Phosphates, fertilizer, sulfuric acid, manufacturing industry experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Physical work environment is occasionally outdoors occasionally exposed 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. unassisted and occasionally
• Able to climb stairs and work at various heights
• Able to hear, with or without correction
• Able to read, write and understand basic English
• Able to see, with our without correction
• Able to travel unassisted
• Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.