Engineer II

Engineer II – Utilities, Decatur, IL
This is a salaried exempt position.

Job Summary
Decatur BioProducts plant uses large scale aerobic fermentation to supply products to human food, pet food, animal feed and industrial markets.
The Decatur BioProducts plant is seeking an engineer with the skills to evaluate, improve, and modernize Utilities related unit operations. This position will provide immediate exposure to equipment, water treatment and processes that support a continuously operating facility including 3 multi-cell cooling towers and pumps, a closed loop chilled water system with multiple chillers and booster pumps, multiple compressors and dryers producing high pressure air for instrumentation, and multiple compressors generating low pressure air for fermentation. Utilities unit operations also support the Decatur Glycols facility with cooling water and instrument air.
This position provides an exceptional opportunity for an engineer to join the BioProducts management team and have a positive impact on the success of our business.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyze existing Utilities related processes for cost savings, reliability, and performance improvement opportunities; design and manage resulting Focused Improvement projects
• Assist in identifying knowledge and skill gaps in operations colleagues and facilitate training, continuing education and technical support mentoring
• Utilize Management of Change (MOC) program for all Utilities related permanent and temporary changes
• Ensure process related documentation (P&IDs, Process Controls Narratives, Operating Targets & Ranges, Process Safety Information, Technical Training, etc.) is maintained to satisfy compliance needs
• Interact regularly with operations and maintenance colleagues to produce desired operational results and employee development
• Assist the Utilities operations team to troubleshoot and resolve problems at department level whenever possible and deliver regular feedback that is effective, consistent and fair
• Ensure the correct utilization, operation and maintenance of Utilities related equipment to support plant production and cost targets
• Actively promote, lead, support and fully participate in the Performance Excellence process in the Facilities Management department and BioProducts facility through use of PE and A2E tools such as Zero Loss, KPIs, Focused Improvement, Review and Response and Layered Auditing
• Work cooperatively and effectively with groups internal and external to the plant such as Subject Matter Experts, engineering, process controls, operations, maintenance, compliance and plant leadership teams

Job Requirements

• BS or higher in Engineering or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant industrial experience is ideal
• Ability to effectively and promptly communicate both verbally and written with colleagues at all levels
• Ability to utilize independent judgment to solve problems, have excellent organizational and prioritization skills to effectively handle multiple ongoing tasks, meet deadlines, and strive for continuous improvement
• Strong desire to learn, adaptable, have a high attention to detail and quality

Working Conditions

• Industrial plant setting