Process Engineer - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Process Engineer - Decatur, IL This is a full-time, exempt position. Position Summary: The Decatur Corn Plant is seeking a process engineer with the skills to drive operational improvements and optimize our processes. As a member of the Decatur Corn Plant engineering team, this colleague will have the opportunity to collaborate with Corn Network colleagues by utilizing engineering skills to support operational excellence and improved plant reliability. This role will partner with the production departments to lead improvements from conception though start-up utilizing engineering and performance excellence principles to operate, troubleshoot, and improve chemical and mechanical processes. It is also responsible for reviewing and understanding area department costs, yields, quality, and process performance and changes that can be made to make improvements in these areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, and Agricultural Engineering)
2+ years of process engineering experience preferably in a chemical manufacturing or agricultural processing facility.
Experience with equipment troubleshooting, including basic knowledge of maintenance PM activities, operational KPI development, control systems troubleshooting, data analytics (PI, PIaF, Excel).
Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a results focused approach.
Strong leadership, change management and project/program management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, acts as a reliable pro-active communicator.
A drive for success, a continuous improvement approach, a consistently positive attitude and outlook
Be willing to work in an industrial environment, which can include exposure to loud noise, chemical hazards, and sometimes dirty conditions.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience, including past experience with budgeting and scheduling projects, and working with contractors, is preferred.
Experience in an OSHA PSM (Process Safety Management) area is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversight of specific processes and projects within the syrup refinery.
Project management including purchasing of materials and supplies, equipment installation, budget tracking, employee training, and start-up of projects.
Process KPI Development, including identifying methods of improvement, understanding critical unit operation functions, and departmental pain-points creating action plans to address.
Utilize lean manufacturing principles such as DMAIC to optimize and stabilize unit operations.
Assist in day-to-day operations troubleshooting and trend analysis, utilizing RCA tools for process upsets such as 5-whys, fishbone diagrams, etc.
Facilitate change management with the use of the MOC process, including permanent and temporary changes.
Ensure documentation of the process is maintained to satisfy compliance needs, including P&ID review/creation, Process Control Narrative review/creation, Operating Targets & Range review, Process Safety Information review, and provision of technical training to the department.
Identifies and complies with safety, food safety and environmental requirements during personal work.
Interacts with maintenance, controls, process, and quality personnel in planning for and the development of process improvements, and in personal projects.

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.