ADM · 9 hours ago
Oilseeds Technology Engineer - Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $136K/yr
3+ years expADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and agricultural origination and processing. The Oilseeds Technology Engineer will apply engineering principles to modernize and optimize Oilseeds facilities, ensuring alignment with ADM standards and supporting the ADM Modernization Program.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Provides technical requirements for process operability in automation solutions
Provides appropriate ADM standards and best practices for equipment specifications, process design and layout
Evaluates Class of Plant to meet project objectives and drive process designs to the lowest cost option (Minimum Technical Solution) to achieve project objectives
Participates in alignment of project scope, reviews engineering and construction proposals and approves project technical documentation for their area of technical expertise
Participate in weekly meetings for critical info, decisions, risks, and issues
Identify, mitigate, and escalate project risks, issues, and decisions needed
Participates in development of control narratives to meet project objectives
Gatekeeper / Owner of appropriate technical documents, especially P&IDs
Provides appropriate technical requirements and project scope technical inputs
Leads, Participates and provides input for cross-functional review and approval of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
Reviews and approves project budget and schedule for their area of expertise
Reviews, approves and participates in commissioning/start-up plan for their area of expertise
Participates in all appropriate project team meetings, risks workshops and other project related meetings
Participates in all FAT software testing and technology training, both as student and as mentor
Participates, provides input, and approves financial calculations and benchmarks of performance
Participates as process SME to ensure automation integrator fully understands how ADM would like the process to operate
Collaborate with the appropriate COE’s to ensure alignment of technology
Explore, propose and/or champion new process technologies and equipment suppliers
Work within the Global Technology Center to standardize operations, share standard methodologies and implement new technologies
Assist plant operations in solving applicable technical problems
Qualification
Required
Experience and knowledge of a variety of process unit operations [extraction, extrusion, evaporation, drying, grinding, centrifugation, etc.] in Oilseeds production/processing industry is required
Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others
Experience with optimization/analytical processes and automation
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 and travel up to 20%
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
Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Engineering, Automation Control Systems, Food Processing, Production Manufacturing, or Industrial Technology
Minimum 3 years of experience in Oilseeds processing/continuous manufacturing working with plant equipment, operations processes, and systems
Preferred
Operations supervision and/or Process/Project Engineer
Benefits
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Company
ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
Daniel Jones
Director, Technical Sales
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