Fermentation Pilot Plant Engineer, Dec
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Fermentation Pilot Plant Engineer, Dec | Primient

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Looking to speed the progress of your engineering career? Join a market a leader in ingredient manufacturing that is investing in people, plant, and technologies.

About the Role

Primient in collaboration with theIllinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing(IFAB) tech hub has been selected to receive a sizable grant. The Tech Hubs Program aims to identify and invest in regions where an Economic Development Agency (EDA) investment can catalyze self-sustaining growth that centers on a selected core technology area and that leads to global competitiveness over the next decade. Primient will be working with Synonym Bio to develop a fermentation pilot plant to support development of the growing bio fermentation space in the USA.

As a member of the Decatur Operations Team, the Fermentation Pilot Plant Engineer will be responsible for leading the modernization and expansion of an existing ~10,000 ft2 pilot plant facility, including the installation of new lab, utility, fermentation equipment, and downstream processing equipment to increase facility capabilities. The facility will be designed to run production campaigns for external companies.

The candidate will be a self-starter and team player, and capable of productively interacting at all levels within Primient, as well as with potential JV-partners and pilot plant clients.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a capital project to modernize and expand the fermentation pilot plant 119.
  • Liaise with 3rd party engineering company who will be doing the FEL3 and detailed engineering, and with the JV-partner who will provide input on process technology.
  • Manage the project through all stages of the Primient stage/gate process.
  • Prepare final budget and project approval requests.
  • Execute project within budget and on time. This includes oversight of the construction.
  • Hold stakeholder update meetings as the project progresses.
• Co-Lead the commissioning of the facility.
• Manage daily operation. Liaise with customers and partners.
• Support hiring of staff to run the facility.
• Support larger semi works facility evaluation and development supporting Defense Industrial Based Consortium (DIBC) in Decatur, IL

About You

We're looking for engineers who strive for excellence and are eager for more responsibility.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. in Chemical / Biological Engineering or related engineering field.
• Proven experience with the development and execution of Capital Projects, including engineering development, construction management and commissioning.
• 10+ years of industrial experience, preferably within a fermentation environment.
• Working knowledge of various manufacturing processes and unit operations including fermentation and downstream processing unit operations (centrifugation, filtration, evaporation, drying).
• Proven safety track record.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in collaborating and influencing cross-functional groups.
• Initial: expected oversite of contractors
• Supervisory Responsibilities: It is useful, but certainly not essential, if you have experience in chemical processes or production.

Total RewardsThe annual pay range estimated for this position is $110,000.00 - $137,500.00 and is bonus eligible.

Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individualcompensation willbe determinedbased on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role'sresponsibilities.During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.​

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We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, whichincludes:

• Competitive Pay​

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

• Dental and vision insurance​

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions​

• Short- and Long-Term Disability​

• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

• Paid holidays&vacation​

• Floating days off​

• Parental leave for new parents​

• Employee resource groups​

• Learning&development programs​

• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path&Culture

Primientis committed to a workplace that is all in– ensuring everyonehas the opportunity todevelopand shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging.We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force forongoing learning.​

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Primientsupports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. Webelieve our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results.Primientemployees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees controltheir destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operateand to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We wantPrimientto be a place where everyemployee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspirationis to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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