Job DescriptionProject Engineer - East Plant, Decatur, ILPosition Summary:The East Plant Project Engineer reports to the site Project Engineering Manager and is a key member of the east plant improvement organization. The Project Engineer will oversee the design and implementation of capital projects, and is responsible for AFE lifecycle management and will manage the execution portion of capital projects in partnership with improvement and process technology engineering teams. The project engineer will focus on the detailed design, approval, preparation and construction of projects and will support the improvement team on process engineering, prioritization, ideation, business case and commissioning. A sound understanding of FEL principles and industry best-practices for engineering and construction is vital to success in this role.
Job Responsibilities:- With partnership of improvement engineers, ensure stewardship of viable capital projects from inception to commissioning
- Effective management of personnel and resources to balance schedules, budgets, and scope/quality of projects
- Preparation of AFEs and lifecycle management - creation though capitalization.
- Provide oversight of equipment and contractor personnel during the course of projects by working in the field on a daily basis
- Written and verbal communication of project activities and key metrics shall be provided to managers and other stakeholders
- Develop requests for proposals, equipment sizing, equipment utility lists, detail P&ID's, and other front end engineering tasks
- Proactively participate in safety, environmental, quality, and production processes in order to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
- Assist in developing operating procedures and training production personnel on unit operations for start-up
- Maintain an awareness of industry trends and investigate the means by which projects can be improved, implemented, and managed - this includes capturing lessons learned and developing best practices ensuring compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures
- Develop colleagues through training, technical support, and mentoring opportunities.
Job Requirements:- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of project/process engineering experience, PSM experience a plus
- Must be able to apply engineering competencies to practical real world situations
- Colleague will design processing systems and equipment required for the production of food grade products
- General knowledge of codes, relevant standards, and materials/metallurgy related to processing equipment
- Knowledge of industrial chemical and food production plant processes and related systems such as: pressure vessels, reactors, distillation, spray drying, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, dry powder technologies, utilities, packaging, and other unit operations is desired
- Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills are essential. Interpersonal skills employed include handling conflict, motivating personnel, as well as instructing/training/mentoring less experienced engineers. The candidate must be able to effectively interact with multiple employees and managers throughout multiple locations.
- The candidate must be able to continuously improve utilizing independent judgment to solve problems and have excellent organizational skills in order to effectively handle multiple ongoing tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage personnel, budgets, schedules, and other resources.
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and detailed written are needed to be effective in this position.
- General knowledge of software systems such as PI, Maximo, Microsoft Office applications (Project, Excel, Word, and SharePoint), and AutoCAD.
Physical Demands:- This role works in a plant environment and will be expected to initiate work based on general instructions from management.
- The physical requirements of the job requires ability to climb stairs, lift 50 pounds, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, computer work, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, working adjusted hours, and working as instructed.
- Prompt and consistent attendance is required.
Employees working at the Specialty Ingredient locations may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.
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Benefits and Perks Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. 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.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
