Renewables Plant Engineer

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Job Description

The Andersons, Inc. - Clymers, IN

Each year, as part of the Renewables segment, The Andersons refines corn into millions of gallons of ethanol, a low-cost, clean-burning, high-octane, renewable fuel product for refiners, fuel blenders, and convenience stores.

Our investment in ethanol is a natural extension of our core business competencies in grain operations, corn originations, and commodity processing. We are a significant investor in, as well as manage the operations of, The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC, with four plants located in Albion, Michigan; Clymers, Indiana; Greenville, Ohio; and Denison, Iowa.

In addition to ethanol, these facilities collectively produce E-85, feed products, and corn oil, which is key to the renewable diesel industry.

For more information: https://www.andersonsinc.com/products-services/#renewables

Position Overview

The Plant Engineer is responsible for working closely with the management team at assigned location(s) to maximize efficiencies of plant operations and implement process improvement projects. The Plant Engineer troubleshoots and identifies process needs to maintain production levels and ensures compliance with environmental and health and safety needs of team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, scope, and lead projects at assigned location(s) that are designed to maximize efficiencies and minimize downtime of plant operations.
• Write and coordinate procedures, present capital request justifications and create strategic plan initiatives.
• Complete data analysis and identify optimization needs. Assist or lead in the development of detailed project scopes based upon project objectives. Develop reasonable and cost-effective cost estimates, as well as develop appropriate project schedules.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate level of knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations.
• Serve as a resource to management, supervisors and maintenance staff.
• Assist in operational/troubleshooting issues.
• Seek out continuous improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to management. When appropriate, lead continuous improvement efforts.
  
  

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems
• Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
  
  

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• 2-5 years’ relevant experience required
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Environment

• Work is performed in a 24x7 Ethanol production facility.
• This position involves frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, dust, fumes, noise, and potentially hazardous material.
• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Must be able to lift 50 - 100 pounds frequently; some work performed in heights.
  
  

Benefits

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off to ensure work-life balance including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage
  
  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com.

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