Job DescriptionTechnology Engineer - Columbus, NEADM Corn Technology Center
This is an exempt level position
Position Summary:The Carbohydrate Solutions Wet Milling Technology Group position supports plant process areas related to the processing of corn in both a wet mill and dry mill. Primary department support will be for the Feed House and the Mill.
This position will support the following unit operations.- Steeping
- Sulfur dioxide production
- Grinding
- Disk stack centrifuges
- Pumping
- Pressure screening
- Gravity screening
- Hydrocyclones
- Dewatering
- Rotary vacuum filtration
- Conveying
- Evaporation
- Drying
- Wet Feed
- 60% Corn Gluten Meal
- Corn Germ
- Distiller's Dried Grains with Soluble (DDGS)
- Distiller's Corn Oil (DCO)
This position will primarily support the continuous improvement and optimization of the Columbus wet and dry mill, while also sharing knowledge and collaborating with colleagues across ADM's other wet and dry corn milling facilities in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska.
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.
Position Summary:- The Technology Engineer will apply engineering principles to new and existing facilities with tasks ranging from process design to the evaluation/implementation of new technologies.
- The primary purpose of the position is to ensure plant process systems are designed, built, operated, and maintained at optimal levels.
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 versus internal and external best available technologies and drive improvements.
- Manage and prioritize the Wave portfolio in cooperation with the Plant Manager or Focused improvement pillar and/or the Director of Technology, where applicable.
- Develop and maintain a 5-year project portfolio to include capital budgeting, execution and to strike a balance between NDE and productivity/growth.
- 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.
- Support the facility in setting up goals.
- 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.
- Create/revise process control narratives to support operations.
Required Skills:- Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others.
- Strong knowledge of a variety of process unit operations. Some examples include: Wet and Dry Milling and Co-product processing.
- Experience with optimization/analytical processes and tools.
- 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 - 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.
- High level of motivation and results-oriented way of working.
- Some travel with overnight stay required.
Required Education:- Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Chemistry, Food Processing, Production Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, or other related field.
Required Experience:- Minimum 5 years' experience with plant process systems.
- Desired Experience: Operations supervision and/or Process/Project Engineer.
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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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. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's 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 ;br>
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We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Benefits and Perks Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
- 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).
Additional benefits include:
- 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.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
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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