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CHS Inc.
CHS Inc.
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CHS Inc. is a farmer-owned global agribusiness cooperative serving producers, member cooperatives and customers across the agricultural and energy supply chains. Its operations span crop nutrients, crop protection, seed, agronomy, grain marketing and animal nutrition, alongside fuels, lubricants, propane, renewable fuels, pipelines and terminals. CHS also provides financial, risk-management and digital services through CHS Capital, CHS Hedging, MyCHS and CHS Connect, as well as logistics and transportation solutions that connect producers with markets. The company operates across agribusiness, food and beverage, logistics and manufacturing, using an integrated supply chain to support its owners and customers.
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Operational Engineer Rotational Program

CHS Inc.’s rotational engineering program develops experience in oilseed processing, ethanol production, plant operations, and engineering projects. Participants rotate through facilities before moving into a full-time Operations Project Engineer or related role.

USUnited StatesILIllinoisMNMinnesotaWIWisconsin
$61,400 – $98,200 / year
On-siteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredEngineer

Description

  • Complete a structured development program covering oilseed processing, ethanol production, operations, and engineering.
  • Rotate through oilseed and ethanol operations for eight months in Annawan, Illinois; Fairmont, Minnesota; or Evansville, Wisconsin.
  • Support the daily physical operation of CHS facilities.
  • Build knowledge of plant operational processes.
  • Help prioritize and improve key performance indicators.
  • Assist plant management with projects, drawing reviews, equipment specifications, operating narratives, and employee training.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Analyze production data for accuracy and opportunities to improve facility performance.
  • Complete an eight-month engineering rotation in Annawan, Illinois.
  • Plan design and development work by preparing engineering documents, calculations, drawings, material lists, construction schedules, and operating instructions.
  • Improve processing efficiency and reduce energy and material costs while meeting safety requirements.
  • Support project management activities and oversee construction crews.
  • Coordinate project communications among supervisors, engineering teams, facility department managers, and external consulting agencies.
  • Travel to other CHS locations, including the corporate headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, for instruction and professional development.
  • Move into a full-time Operations Project Engineer position or related role after successfully completing the program.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as agricultural, chemical, mechanical, bioproducts, or biosystems engineering.
  • 0–3 years of experience.
  • Basic knowledge of refinery process controls and related process-control equipment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to promoting safety.
  • Strong problem-solving ability and mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to manage competing demands, changing priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized, goal-oriented, and self-directed.
  • Demonstrated mechanical and analytical interest with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative approach to teamwork.
  • Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities or business needs.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Life insurance.
  • Health and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Pension.
  • Profit sharing.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Bonuses, incentives, and commissions may be available depending on the position.
  • 24-month rotational development program.
  • Professional development through work assignments, mentorship, coaching, networking, formal training, digital learning, leadership academies, and team-development workshops.

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