Technology Engineer, East Plant - Decatur, IL
Archer Daniels Midland
Technology Engineer – Decatur East
This is an exempt-level position, reporting to the Technology Manager – Protein & Specialty Ingredients.
Position Summary:
The mission of the specialty ingredients technology center is to enable growth, innovation, and optimization while providing on-going process oversite and support through technology leadership.
The technology engineer, under the guidance of a technology manager, is responsible for leading optimization, innovation and capex portfolio management within an operating area. This individual is a key partner and stakeholder in plant performance, should be a subject matter expert on processing systems and technology in their area, and is a core member of the operations leadership team.
Additionally, the technology engineer is a leader in collaboration with commercial teams and R&D on identifying and deploying new technologies and systems for the growth and improvement of our business.
Job Responsibilities: CAPEX planning, prioritization and tracking; Active Participation in the portfolio management processGuide and drive the technical scope for capex projectsPartner with operations leadership in the development of site capital budgetingAct as a super user of WAVE project management software for oversight and managing the portfolio of initiatives within the regionDrive accountability of initiative and project executionSupport the prioritization of the Project portfolio in cooperation with the Plant Manager, Business stakeholders and the Technology DirectorSupport plant projects including the FEL process; this could also include oversight of contract engineersFunction as a manufacturing technology resource for plant operations leadersImplement and track performance metrics to maintain or improve the effectiveness of operating assetsDevelop process knowledge required to guide plant engineers in the optimization of unit operations and the achievement of production targetsParticipate in the development of SOPs, MOC and commissioning for specialized equipment that is specified by the Technology groupManage emergency support as neededAssist plant personnel with the diagnosis of operational difficulties and provide recommendations for corrective actionActively participate in the operations performance management processFunction as a champion to propose new technologiesChampion initiatives related to the design, development, implementation and maintenance of automation, process control and optimization applicationsDrive a culture of Safety and Food Safety by partnering with operations teams on technology solutionsProactively collaborate with all ADM Technology Centers to drive resultsRequired Qualifications: BS of Engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural or a similar technical discipline 5+ years of related experience Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of othersExcellent communication and people skills for working with plant personnel and regional managementWillingness to spend time in plant areas – tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spacesTeam player with a propensity for collaborationAbility to work effectively on a team as well as independently Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including internationally Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a project or process engineering role in the food or protein technologies industry is preferredOperations leadership experience is preferredDemonstrated problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a result focused approachDemonstrated strategic mindsetSelf-motivated work habits and capable of prioritizing and balancing resources between multiple simultaneous initiativesGeneral knowledge of software applications and willingness to learn and utilize new applications as neededDirect experience in applicable manufacturing unit operations preferred, for example: liquid/Solid extraction, distillation, centrifugation, filtration, spray drying, dry blending, extrusion and packaging Controls and plant automation knowledge or experienceExcited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have shown that applicants may self “select-out” of consideration if they don’t meet all requirements. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance may be available for this opportunity.
REF:98804BR
This is an exempt-level position, reporting to the Technology Manager – Protein & Specialty Ingredients.
Position Summary:
The mission of the specialty ingredients technology center is to enable growth, innovation, and optimization while providing on-going process oversite and support through technology leadership.
The technology engineer, under the guidance of a technology manager, is responsible for leading optimization, innovation and capex portfolio management within an operating area. This individual is a key partner and stakeholder in plant performance, should be a subject matter expert on processing systems and technology in their area, and is a core member of the operations leadership team.
Additionally, the technology engineer is a leader in collaboration with commercial teams and R&D on identifying and deploying new technologies and systems for the growth and improvement of our business.
Job Responsibilities: CAPEX planning, prioritization and tracking; Active Participation in the portfolio management processGuide and drive the technical scope for capex projectsPartner with operations leadership in the development of site capital budgetingAct as a super user of WAVE project management software for oversight and managing the portfolio of initiatives within the regionDrive accountability of initiative and project executionSupport the prioritization of the Project portfolio in cooperation with the Plant Manager, Business stakeholders and the Technology DirectorSupport plant projects including the FEL process; this could also include oversight of contract engineersFunction as a manufacturing technology resource for plant operations leadersImplement and track performance metrics to maintain or improve the effectiveness of operating assetsDevelop process knowledge required to guide plant engineers in the optimization of unit operations and the achievement of production targetsParticipate in the development of SOPs, MOC and commissioning for specialized equipment that is specified by the Technology groupManage emergency support as neededAssist plant personnel with the diagnosis of operational difficulties and provide recommendations for corrective actionActively participate in the operations performance management processFunction as a champion to propose new technologiesChampion initiatives related to the design, development, implementation and maintenance of automation, process control and optimization applicationsDrive a culture of Safety and Food Safety by partnering with operations teams on technology solutionsProactively collaborate with all ADM Technology Centers to drive resultsRequired Qualifications: BS of Engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural or a similar technical discipline 5+ years of related experience Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of othersExcellent communication and people skills for working with plant personnel and regional managementWillingness to spend time in plant areas – tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spacesTeam player with a propensity for collaborationAbility to work effectively on a team as well as independently Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including internationally Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a project or process engineering role in the food or protein technologies industry is preferredOperations leadership experience is preferredDemonstrated problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a result focused approachDemonstrated strategic mindsetSelf-motivated work habits and capable of prioritizing and balancing resources between multiple simultaneous initiativesGeneral knowledge of software applications and willingness to learn and utilize new applications as neededDirect experience in applicable manufacturing unit operations preferred, for example: liquid/Solid extraction, distillation, centrifugation, filtration, spray drying, dry blending, extrusion and packaging Controls and plant automation knowledge or experienceExcited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have shown that applicants may self “select-out” of consideration if they don’t meet all requirements. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance may be available for this opportunity.
REF:98804BR
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