Operational Engineer Rotation Program

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries.

At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

CHS has an exciting opportunity to participate in a comprehensive development program designed to give an understanding of the operations & engineering processes of our oilseed processing and ethanol production. Over a 24-month timeframe, successful candidates will develop skills and knowledge of our oilseed processing and ethanol processing by rotating through unique, challenging and rewarding experiences at different locations within CHS.

Upon successful completion of the program, the Operations Project Engineer will be placed in a full-time position that complements both the needs of the company and the employee’s strengths. Examples include:

• Shift Manager
• Assistant Production Manager
• Assistant Maintenance Manager
• Plant Engineer
• Project or Process Engineer

Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities and/or business demands is required.

Oilseed and Ethanol Operations 8-month rotation (Rochelle, IL & Fairmont, MN location)

• Contribute fully to the day-to-day physical operation of the CHS facility to understand fundamental operations and processes.
• Develop a thorough understanding of operational processes.
• Support the facility in prioritizing and optimizing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Support and guide plant management with projects, drawing reviews, equipment specifications, operational narrative preparations, and employee training
• Lead continuous improvement efforts
• Review of production data routinely to ensure accuracy and to analyze for continuous improvements throughout the facility.

Engineering 8-month rotation (Rochelle, IL) to be completed immediately after operations in Rochelle.

• Plan assigned design and/or development projects by preparing engineering documents, calculations, drawings, material lists, construction schedules and operating instructions with emphasis on achieving optimum processing efficiency, reducing energy and material costs, and adhering to safety requirements.
• Provide project management support and supervision to construction crews and organize each step of the construction process.
• Coordinate the communication involving projects with the supervisor, engineering team (Plant, Project, Process and Controls), facility department managers, and outside consulting agencies to maintain understanding of appropriate parties

The Operations Project Engineer may for a period be required to travel to other CHS locations for instructional purposes and continued growth and development, including but limited to corporate headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field
• 0+ years experience in Engineering

• Demonstrate and promote safety
• Good problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Must be well organized, goal orientated, and self-directed
• Demonstrates mechanical and analytical interest with strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative team player
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required

• Basic understanding of refinery…