Technology Engineer, Starch - Clinton, IA
Technology Engineer, Starch - Clinton, IA
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Starch Technology Engineer Clinton IA
Wet Mill Corn Processing Plant Starch Department
ADM Corn Technology Group
This is an exempt level position
Position Summary:
The Carbohydrate Solutions Technology Group supports starch plant process areas related the following:
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:
Required Skills:
Hiring Manager- Brian Berger
Recruiter- Vicky Luciano
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.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
Wet Mill Corn Processing Plant Starch Department
ADM Corn Technology Group
This is an exempt level position
Position Summary:
The Carbohydrate Solutions Technology Group supports starch plant process areas related the following:
- Common starch for the purpose of fibersol production and for commercial sale
- Industrial modified starches including acid-modified oxidized cationic and cross-linked
- Starch batch chemical reaction
- Dewatering presses
- Dewatering centrifuges
- Flash drying
- Pneumatic conveying
- Pneumatic dry product mixing
- Dust collection
- Dry bulk loading systems
- Disk stack centrifuges
- Pumping
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 starch process versus internal and external best in class technologies and drive improvements.
- Manage and prioritize the Starch departments project portfolio through Wave in cooperation with the Department Superintendent and the Wet Milling Technology Manager.
- Develop and maintain a 5-year project portfolio to include capital budgeting and execution while maintaining a balance between NDE Cost Improvement and productivity/growth.
- Work in collaboration with other Global Operations teams to ensure alignment of technology for process improvements.
- Explore evaluate propose and/or champion new process technologies and equipment suppliers.
- Work within Carbohydrates Technology Group to replicate best practices standardize operations and share standard methodologies across Wet Milling locations globally.
- Assist and provide technical support to starch department operations in solving technical process problems. Contribute to technical knowledge development and sustainment by engaging in training and guidance documents.
- Support and collaborate with the starch department in setting up goals and KPIs.
- 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: batch production methods dewatering presses dewatering centrifuges flash drying pneumatic conveying pneumatic dry product mixing disk stack centrifuges and dry bulk loading systems.
- Experience with process optimization using analytical processes and tools.
- 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 working.
- Some travel with overnight stay required.
- 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.
- Minimum3-5 years experience with plant process production systems.
- Production/Process/Project Engineer with operations supervision experience is a considered a plus.
Hiring Manager- Brian Berger
Recruiter- Vicky Luciano
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.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
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