Green Plains Inc

Principal Design Coordinator

Green Plains Inc$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in piping design using Plant 3D.
  • Solid knowledge of CAD techniques and engineering drawings.
  • Familiarity with engineering procedures and industry standards.
  • Ability to interpret and utilize cross-disciplinary project documents.
  • Experience in equipment design, layout, and installation is essential.
  • Preferred expertise in site engineering and construction.
  • Proficient communication skills across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise piping design teams to ensure project goals are met.
  • Oversee the development and compliance of piping designs with industry standards.
  • Coordinate with various engineering disciplines to resolve design conflicts.
  • Develop and monitor piping design execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Engage with clients to understand requirements and provide expert guidance.
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews of piping design documents and materials.
  • Promote a safety culture and ensure HSE compliance in all designs.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonus structures.
  • Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company matching.
  • Business casual work environment.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
  1. Leadership and Management
    • Lead, mentor, and supervise piping design teams, including designers, engineers, and drafters.
    • Define project scope for piping design activities and ensure alignment with overall project goals.
    • Allocate resources, manage team workloads, and ensure timely delivery of design deliverables.
    • Provide strategic input on piping design methodologies and innovations to improve efficiency and quality
  2. Piping Design Oversight
    • Oversee the development and review of piping designs, including general arrangement (GA) drawings, isometric drawings, and 3D models.
    • Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards (e.g., ASME, API, ANSI, ISO), and client-specific requirements.
    • Perform critical reviews of piping stress analyses, material specifications, and routing plans.
    • Troubleshoot complex design challenges and propose practical and cost-effective solutions.
  3. Interdisciplinary Coordination
    • Act as the primary point of contact between the piping discipline and other engineering disciplines (mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, etc.).
    • Facilitate interdisciplinary design reviews to resolve conflicts and ensure seamless integration of piping systems.
    • Coordinate with construction, procurement, and commissioning teams to align piping designs with field requirement
  4. Project Planning and Execution
    • Develop detailed piping design execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
    • Monitor project progress, track design milestones, and ensure adherence to project timelines.
    • Identify risks, assess their impact on the project, and implement mitigation measures.
    • Ensure piping deliverables meet quality standards and are submitted on time.
  5. Client and Stakeholder Engagement
    • Represent the piping discipline in client meetings, project reviews, and technical discussions.
    • Understand client requirements and provide expert guidance to ensure satisfaction and alignment with project goals.
    • Prepare and present technical reports, design updates, and solutions to stakeholders.
  6. Compliance and Quality Assurance
    • Enforce adherence to industry standards, safety codes, and project specifications.
    • Perform quality checks on piping designs and ensure deliverables meet high standards of accuracy and completeness.
    • Review and approve technical documents, including material take-offs (MTOs), pipe support layouts, and equipment layouts.
  7. Advanced Technical Expertise
    • Lead efforts in developing innovative solutions for complex piping design challenges.
    • Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in piping design and incorporate them into project execution.
  8. Mentoring and Training
    • Provide training and guidance to designers to enhance their technical capabilities.
    • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the piping team.
    • Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  9. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
    • Promote a strong safety culture within the piping design team.
    • Ensure that all designs prioritize worker and operational safety and comply with HSE regulations.
    • Evaluate potential hazards in piping designs and recommend modifications to eliminate risks.
  10. Technical Expertise and Documentation
    • Ensure compliance with local and international piping codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.3, B31.4, API 570).
    • Prepare detailed technical documentation, including reports, design philosophies, and construction support packages.
    • Stay updated on new industry trends, technologies, and software tools.

Qualifications:
  • Sound knowledge of CAD design and drafting techniques, engineering drawing, graphic arts, reading of drawings and reproduction methods used by the discipline.
  • Minimum experience of 15+ years' experience in piping design in Plant 3D.
  • Familiarity with relevant Engineering Department Procedures, design standards and guides.
  • Skill in reading, interpreting, and using related documents and drawings prepared by other project groups.
  • Knowledge of the application of engineering and construction materials related to the discipline's design responsibilities.
  • Basic knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria, and codes relevant to the discipline.
  • Knowledge of mathematical formulae and design calculations used in the discipline.
  • General knowledge of technical responsibilities of other groups associated with the total design effort.
  • Skill in leading the technical work of less experienced designers and/or drafters who share in the design effort.
  • Experience with equipment design, layout, and installation of systems is required.
  • Site engineering and construction experience is a plus.
  • MS Office suite skills required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills preferred.
  • Effectively communicate with all levels of an organization staff.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to physical move about in an Industrial Plant and be able to climb ladders, stairs, and access tight places.
  • Occasional travel to project site is required.
  • Must be able to take field measurements with tape measure, and other electronic measuring devices.


Fluid Quip Technologies:
Fluid Quip Technologies® (Fluid Quip) provides custom technologies and engineering services to the biofuel and biochemical industries worldwide. Fluid Quip has commercialized multiple technologies to enhance the base corn-to-ethanol dry grind process, create new and novel alternative feed products, and supply the growing need for carbohydrate feedstocks into the biochemical market. Green Plains Inc., Ospraie Management, and funds and accounts managed by BlackRock hold a majority interest in Fluid Quip.

As part of the investment by Green Plains Inc., all benefits are administered by Green Plains Inc.: a generous benefit package including competitive pay, business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check administered by Green Plains, Inc. prior to employment.

About Green Plains Inc

Green Plains Inc is an American company that was founded in 2004. It is a vertically integrated ethanol producer based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company produces and sells ethanol, distillers grains, corn oil, and other products. Green Plains owns and operates 17 ethanol plants in the United States with a combined production capacity of 1.5 billion gallons per year. The company also operates a cattle feedlot in Kismet, Kansas. Green Plains is committed to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. The company has invested in renewable natural gas and other technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Learn more about Green Plains Inc
Size
859 employees
Market Cap
$1.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$108.7 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
-3.7%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
NASDAQ

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