Location: Mexico,MO, USA
Job Description
Technology Engineer - Mexico, MO (USA)
Position Summary:
The Technology Engineer is responsible for leading optimization, innovation, and capex portfolio management within an operating area. The Technology Engineer 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. The Technology Engineer is a leader in collaboration with the commercial teams and R&D in identifying and deploying new technologies and systems for the growth and improvement of our business.
Essential Job Functions:
* CAPEX planning, prioritization and tracking. Active participation in the portfolio management process.
* Guide and drive the technical scope for capex projects.
* Partner with operations leadership in the development of site capital budgeting.
* Manage and prioritize the Wave portfolio in cooperation with the Plant Manager or focused improvement pillar and/or the Director of Technology, where applicable.
* Drive accountability of initiative and project execution.
* Support the prioritization of the project portfolio in cooperation with the Plant Manager, business stakeholders, ADM COE pillars, and the Technology Director.
* Support plant projects including the FEL process. This could also include oversight of contract engineers.
* Function as manufacturing technology resource for plant operations leaders.
* Implement and track performance metrics to maintain or improve the effectiveness of operating assets.
* Develop process knowledge required to guide plant engineers in the optimization of unit operations and the achievement of production targets.
* Participate in the development of SOPs, MOC and commissioning for specialized equipment that is specified by the Technology group.
* Assist plant personnel with the diagnosis of operational difficulties and provide recommendations for corrective action.
* Actively participate in the operations performance management process.
* Champion initiatives related to the design, development, implementation and maintenance of automation, process control and optimization applications.
* Drive a culture of Safety and Food Safety by partnering with operations team on technology solutions.
* Proactively collaborate with all ADM Centers of Excellence to drive results.
Required Skills:
* General knowledge of software applications and willingness to learn and utilize new applications as needed.
* Controls and plant automation knowledge or experience.
* Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others.
* Strong knowledge of a variety of process unit operations. Some examples include: extraction, biodiesel, extrusion, evaporation, drying, grinding and centrifugation.
* Experience with optimization/analytical processes and tools.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant engineers and management.
* Working knowledge of common process drawings and documentation, such as P&IDs and control narratives.
* Willingness to spend time in plant areas - tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and ability to move through close spaces.
* Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently while traveling to remote plant locations.
* High level of motivation and results-oriented way of working.
* Less than 10% travel
Required Education:
* Bachelor's Degree of Engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural or similar.
Required Experience:
* Minimum 3 years' experience with plant process systems in the food, Biofuels and Ag processing industries preferred.
Desired Experience:
* Operations supervision and/or experience as a Process/Project Engineer.
Relocation Support is available for this position.
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
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