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Technology Engineer - Corn Wet Milling

POSTED BY: Archer Daniels Midland Company

Position Summary: The Carbohydrate Solutions Wet Milling Technology Group supports plant process areas related to the deconstruction of corn into its primary components, including the following: Corn starch Corn germ Corn gluten meal Corn fiber Steepwater These are produced through the following primary unit operations: Steeping Sulfur dioxide production Grinding Disk stack centrifuges Screw presses Pressure screening Gravity screening Hydrocyclones Conveying Rotary vacuum filtration Evaporation Pumping This position will primarily support the continuous improvement and optimization of the Clinton, IA Wet Milling department, while also sharing knowledge and collaborating with colleagues across ADM’s other corn Wet Milling 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 location’s milling process versus internal and external best in class technologies and drive improvements Manage and prioritize the Wet Milling department’s 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 (non-discretionary expenditures), Cost Improvement, and productivity/growth Work in collaboration with the Global Technology Group 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 Wet Milling 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 Wet Milling department in setting up goals and KPI’s 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: steeping, grinding, centrifuges, conveying, rotary vacuum filtration, screw presses, gravity and pressure screening, hydrocyclones, pumping, and production of sulfur dioxide 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 Required Qualifications: Bachelor's of Science Degree in the fields of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Processing, Production Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar technical discipline Minimum 3-5 years of experience with industrial plant process production systems Ability to travel with overnight stays Preferred Qualifications: Production/Process/Project Engineer with operations supervision experience Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. 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.
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Technology Engineer - Starch

POSTED BY: Archer Daniels Midland Company

Position Summary: The Carbohydrate Solutions Technology Group supports starch plant process areas related the following: Industrial common starch Food-grade starch These are produced through the following primary unit operations: Starch wet end preparation Dewatering centrifuges Mechanical conveying Flash drying Pneumatic conveying Dust collection Dry bulk loading systems Pumping This position will primarily support the continuous improvement and optimization of the Marshall, Minnesota starch department, while also sharing knowledge and collaborating with colleagues across ADM’s other corn Wet Milling and dry grinding facilities in Illinois, Iowa, 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 location’s starch process versus internal and external best in class technologies and drive improvements. Manage and prioritize the Starch department’s 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 KPI’s. 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. Required Education: Bachelor's 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: Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with plant process production systems. Desired Experience: Production/Process/Project Engineer with operations supervision experience is a considered a plus. 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. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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