Performance Engineer

Corteva Agriscience • Valdosta, GA

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About The Position

The Performance Engineer role ensures opportunities from area losses are captured, evaluated, prioritized and solutions are implemented to maximize the Business Team’s P&L. Corteva Crop Protection is a results driven organization, with a standardized organization structure, fit-for-purpose work-processes, and a continuous improvement/owner’s mindset & capabilities at all levels. It enhances cost competitiveness by equipping teams with Continuous Improvement skills; simplicity, speed and accountability behaviors to drive value.

Requirements

• 4 year engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial preferred)
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Technical excellence
• High degree of ownership
• Desire to engage with operating team
• Strong Technical and Engineering skills
• Leadership aptitude in diverse situations
• High interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills to positively influence others
• Initiative and commitment to drive improvement

Nice To Haves

• Chemical Industry work experience
• Familiarity with process automation system
• Team facilitation and leadership skills
• Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma knowledge
• Knowledgeable in Corteva Engineering Practices (EP) or equivalent Industry RAGAGEP

Responsibilities

• Actively support and participate in environmental, health and safety initiatives to drive EH&S excellence.
• Participates in and/or leads Management of Change Activity.
• Proactive in leading improvement projects, actively seeking opportunities and anticipating challenges.
• Understand all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology.
• Own and eliminate production losses whether Utilization, Yield or Uptime
• Evaluate and categorize production losses
• Record and analyze all production deviation data
• Determine and prioritize corrective actions to close Operational Performance gaps
• Review daily operating logs to identify equipment reliability issues & determine causes.
• Work with Operations Capability Leader to determine solutions for mitigating losses due to operating discipline.
• Participate in advanced trouble shooting and coaches others to learn these skills.
• Utilizes Root Cause Analysis techniques to identify and drive improvements to prevent recurrent issues.
• Understand and apply skills and knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC) technology, to maximize plant asset utilization and produce low cost, quality products.
• Network with other engineers on site and within the business to leverage knowledge on plant operations.
• As required, communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel, Technology or Expertise centers.
• Demonstrate strong engineering skills to troubleshoot process bottlenecks, evaluate new opportunities, and prioritize complex issues.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level