Green Plains Inc. · 4 months ago
Process Engineer III
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expGreen Plains Inc. is a leading agtech innovator focused on providing custom technologies and engineering services to the biofuel and biochemical industries. The Process Engineer III will execute process engineering activities, manage engineering tasks from conception to plant optimization, and play a critical role in the successful execution of engineering projects and technologies.
AgTechBiofuelLogisticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Initiates and develops long-term client partnerships, gathering feedback from current clients and laying the groundwork for lasting relationships
Demonstrates a strong understanding of FQT departments, leveraging them to deliver excellence. Mentors less experienced engineers and identifies individual training needs, providing technical advice
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of FQT’s technologies, engineering standards, and specifications, ensuring strict adherence to technical requirements and best practices
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of FQT Process Engineering deliverables across the FEL process, ensuring alignment with project needs
Prepares Design Base Engineering Reports and client presentations, demonstrating technical expertise, attention to detail, and high-quality work
Leads client presentations of engineering deliverables, communicating technical details clearly. Works within the team to resolve complex issues
Independently sizes equipment, piping, instrumentation, and valves (manual, automated, relief), ensuring precise technical specifications of high quality
Independently prepares Engineering Deliverables: Design Basis, Mass & Energy Balances, Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, Equipment Layouts, Engineering Lists, and Project Estimates
Independently contributes to process startup, demonstrating proficiency in startup procedures, troubleshooting skills, and ensuring accurate execution of startup tasks
Accurately prepares process control philosophies, functional descriptions, SOPs, and training documents, maintaining high quality and speed
Precisely performs process calculations and modeling in Excel and ChemCAD for large-scale projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
Demonstrates proficiency in integrating Engineering practices into FQT projects, ensuring smooth progression through the FEL stages
Develops plant trials, incorporate findings into engineering deliverables, including patents, to progress FQT technologies and validate new solutions
Demonstrates the ability to lead while participating in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) and Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP) to identify potential hazards in design
Demonstrates commitment to quality, ensuring deliverables meet QA/QC standards
Manages cost estimation and budgeting for engineering tasks with accuracy
Independently manages deliverable timelines, ensuring adherence to project schedules
Manages team interactions effectively, providing informal guidance to junior team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related field
6-15 years of practical engineering experience
Strong understanding of process engineering principles, mass and energy balances, and system/equipment sizing
Valid driver's license required
Preferred
Passed FE and PE (Professional Engineering) preferred
Benefits
Generous benefit package including business casual work environment
Health
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)-retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching
Company
Green Plains Inc.
Green Plains Inc.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-10-22Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2023-01-26Grant· $0.5M
2006-03-15IPO
Leadership Team
Phil Boggs
Chief Financial Officer
Michelle Mapes
Head of Carbon; Former Interim Principal Executive Officer
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