What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Co-Op (2 openings) position at ICL Group?
Location: North Charleston, South Carolina
This facility manufactures controlled release fertilizer brands Osmocote®, Agroblen® and Agrocote®.
Pay Rate: $32.50/hour
Semester(s) Offered: Spring/Summer (January - August 2026) and Summer/Fall (May - December 2026)
Scope: The position is intended for a self-motivated individual. Someone interested in all aspects of how a manufacturing facility operates. There will be involvement in capital projects from design to install, maintenance, production, scrap recovery, contractor oversight, and environmental improvements. In this role, you will be involved in maintenance planning/scheduling as well as process improvements. This job will include getting quotes, managing contractors, lean manufacturing principles, working with the employees on the floor, and ensuring overall safety is encompassed.
I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?
- Assist with identifying improvements and optimizing processes through changes to equipment, systems, practices and procedures
- Assist with identifying opportunities, developing and coordinating plant projects to improve process capabilities, safety and competitive position
- Coordinate troubleshooting, de-bottlenecking and plant tests with other personnel
- Assist with performing technical and economic evaluations of alternative processes and determine relative costs compared to existing processes
- Assist with monitoring environmental regulations and performance against regulations
- Participate in plant safety activities including maintenance planning
What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?
- Pursuing a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
- Completed sophomore year in college
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
- Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects and demonstrate strong attention to detail
- Highly motivated and eager to learn
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to relocate if not local
Why Co-op at ICL?
- Real-world experience working on meaningful projects that impact the company
- Relocation/housing assistance for those living 50 miles from the ICL location
- Paid holidays
- Casual dress (jeans)
- Volunteering opportunities
- Exposure to senior leadership
- Potential for full-time job offer
Who is ICL?
ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets. ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet. ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,500 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion.
To learn more about ICL, visit the company's global website www.icl-group.com.
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