Process Development Specialist - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Development Specialist supports day-to-day pilot-scale operations for ADM’s Research Process Development Group, working with novel and legacy technologies to drive innovation across business units. The role works directly with research engineers and scientists to set up, commission, operate, and troubleshoot pilot-scale equipment at multiple ADM locations, primarily at the Development Products facility in Decatur, Illinois. The specialist interprets and modifies Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and develops or updates Standard Operating Procedures for new and existing processes. The position requires adaptability, self-direction, willingness to expand technical knowledge, and the ability to document findings and teach others. Experiments and production campaigns may require shift work, including 24/5 coverage on 8-hour shifts and 24/7 coverage on 12-hour shifts, for periods of up to three months. Both day and night shift coverage are required. This is a salary non-exempt position. ADM requires successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five or more years of experience in process or pilot operations.
Experience with a range of unit operations, such as filtration, distillation, evaporation, centrifugation, carbon treatment, ion exchange, chromatographic separation, solids handling, and chemical reactions.
Ability to work day and night shifts, including 24/5 8-hour and 24/7 12-hour coverage for periods of up to three months.
Regular, prompt attendance.
Ability to climb stairs; lift up to 50 pounds; sit and stand for long periods; work in confined spaces and at heights; and bend and kneel.
Ability to become respirator-qualified if needed and to wear a respirator.
Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures and dusty environments.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Two- or four-year degree in a technical field.
Experience in a process development or research environment.

Responsibilities

Help ensure the safety of personnel and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations.
Recognize environmental and safety hazards and take action to mitigate them, protecting employee safety, process quality, and environmental compliance.
Work safely with hazardous processes involving high temperatures, high pressure, corrosives, flammables, steam, and hot oil.
Work with engineers and scientists to plan and execute pilot plant trials.
Write, modify, and update Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, equipment-specific Lockout Procedures, and Experimental Plans as results dictate.
Set up, troubleshoot, and commission piloting equipment.
Monitor and operate equipment within experimental boundaries.
Coordinate sample collection and submission, and compile data.
Train operators in the proper startup, operation, shutdown, and cleaning of piloting equipment.
Use computer terminals and monitor plant functions through computers and control rooms.
Work alongside contractors to modify, upgrade, and maintain pilot-scale equipment and skids.
Drive a forklift.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Access to an on-site wellness center or gym reimbursement, as applicable.
Flexible spending accounts.
Health savings account.
401(k) with matching contributions.
Cash balance plan.
Discounted employee stock purchasing program.
Life insurance.
Disability coverage.
Workers’ compensation.
Legal assistance.
Identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Colleague Giving Programs.
Paid time off, including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, including LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs.