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Clinton - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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Process Technology Engineer (Delta V)- Clinton IA
ADM Carbohydrate Solutions Technology Center
This is an exempt level position

Position Summary:
The Carbohydrate Solutions Technology Center supports plant process areas related to the separation of corn into its primary components and transformation into finished products such as:
  • Native and modified starches
  • Sweeteners and syrups
  • Fuel and industrial alcohols
  • Corn gluten meal
  • Corn gluten feed pellets
  • Corn germ oil
These are produced through various unit operations such as:
  • Steeping corn wet milling and centrifugal separations
  • Dewatering drying and pelletizing
  • Alcohol fermentation distillation and dehydration
  • Starch conversion saccharification and enzymatic conversion
  • Ion exchange and chromatography
  • Evaporation
This position will primarily support the ongoing process controls migration to Delta V in the Clinton Iowa plant with secondary support for the plant process while also sharing knowledge and collaborating with colleagues across ADMs other corn wet mill and dry grinding facilities in Illinois Iowa Minnesota and Nebraska.

The technology engineer will apply engineering principles to new and existing facilities with tasks ranging from process design to the evaluation and implementation of new technologies. They will ensure plant process systems are designed built operated and maintained at safe and optimal levels

The technology engineer will play a critical role in helping ADM achieve its energy intensity and sustainability goals through improvements in reliability efficiency and yield recovery.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Display a dedication to lead develop and support safety and promote a safety culture. Promote continuous process safety improvement.
  • Benchmark the locations control systems versus internal and external best in class technologies and drive improvements.
  • Manage and prioritize the Delta V controls conversion projects through in cooperation with the Automation Tech Center and the Wet Milling Technology Manager.
  • Organize and lead the operations portion of the process controls conversion including but not limited to: Process & Instrumentation Diagram review and update creation of User Requirement Specifications field instrument review and updates Factory Acceptance Testing operator training alarm rationalization and Standard Operating Procedure updates
  • Ownership of the controls cutover planning/scheduling. Active support of each cutover and any needed post-cutover troubleshooting
  • Take a leadership role in the selection and creation of data output systems from the new process control system (such as PI Vision dashboards and trends).
  • Work in collaboration with the Global Technology teams to ensure alignment of technology for process controls improvements.
  • Explore evaluate propose and/or champion new control schemes and methodologies.
  • Work within Carbohydrates Technology and Automation Technology to replicate best practices standardize operations and share standard methodologies across Corn Plant locations globally.
  • Assist and provide technical support to department operations in solving technical process and process control problems. Contribute to technical knowledge development and sustainment by engaging in training and guidance documents.
  • Work closely with company subject matter experts on the implementation of innovative approaches to plant operation and maintenance.
  • Act as a resource for plant process engineers through coaching mentoring and conducting training sessions.


Required Skills:
  • Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others.
  • Strong knowledge of process unit operations including (but not limited to) the following: pumps and piping systems centrifugal fans and airflow systems heat exchangers evaporators solids conveying and steam/condensate systems.
  • Experience with process optimization using analytical processes and tools.
  • Experience with project management particularly in the areas of commissioning checkout and start-up.
  • Experience with plant process control systems and basic control logic including experience with control narratives.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant engineers operators and management.
  • Working knowledge of common process drawings and documentation such as P&IDs PFDs Material & Energy Balances and control narratives.
  • Willingness to spend time in plant areas tolerate extreme temperatures walk long distances stand climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces.
  • Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently while traveling to remote plant locations to provide support on site as deemed necessary.
  • High level of motivation and results-oriented way of workingmust be willing to take the initiative.
  • Some travel with overnight stay required.
Required Education:
  • Bachelors of Science Degree in the fields of Chemistry Biochemistry Food Processing Production Manufacturing Chemical Engineering Agricultural Engineering Bioprocess Engineering Mechanical Engineering or other related field.
Required Experience:
  • Minimum5 years experience with plant process production systems .
Desired Experience:
  • Production/Process/Project Engineer with operations supervision experience is a considered a plus.
Before applying for an exempt non-exempt or hourly job opportunity you are expected toinitiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If youve been in your current position for more than 18 months supervisor approval is not required. * If youve been in your current position for less than 18 months verbal supervisor approval is required.
Hiring Manager- Brian Berger
Recruiter- Carol Jones



About ADM

At ADM we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste and a commitment to sustainability we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth depth insights facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food beverages health and wellness and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at .


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.

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