Agricultural Systems and Technology Internship

Agricultural Systems and Technology Internship

Des Moines, IA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=220+SW+9th+St.+Des+Moines+IA+USA+50309)

Description

We will be accepting applications for internships until Friday, November 13th

About the Role?

In this role, you will apply engineering principles, technology solutions, and process improvements to?optimize?plant performance, reliability, and safety. This is a hands-on role where?you’ll?work closely with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement.?

What will you do??

• Support daily operations of the soy crush plant through technology and engineering solutions.?

• Design, implement, and?maintain?agricultural and industrial systems to improve efficiency, throughput, and safety.?

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and develop solutions.?

• Assist in evaluating, selecting, and integrating?new technology?and automation systems.?

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.?

• Lead or support capital projects, including planning, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.?

• Provide training and technical support to team members?on?systems and technology

Requirements

Requirements of Role:

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).?

• Strong understanding of agricultural processing systems, automation, and industrial technology.?

• Experience with process controls, data analysis, and project management preferred.?

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.?

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on plant environment.?

• A valid state drivers license

Core Value expectations:

• Thrive Together

• Integrity in Action

• Grow Forward

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.???

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms when using equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.? The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.? Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.