What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Engineer position at Ventura Foods?
Location: Albert Lea
Employment Type: Salaried
Work Designation:Onsite
Maintain and improve the Plant operations making it more cost effective. Improve the Plant Facilities. Improve the equipments operation; design and install equipment, processing systems and utilities to meet customer needs. Promote future growth of the plant and the company as a whole.
- Maintain and improve daily plant operations.
- Plan plant improvements and expansions.
- Produce Equip. Process flow charts as needed.
- Design and build process systems.
- Engineering and R & D of new equipment and products.
- Support and assist the Maint. Dept. on mechanical and electrical issues.
- Manage Capital projects funds.
- Manage the installation of all Capital projects and assist in other Engineering areas as needed.
- Develop, engineer, design, purchase and install new processing equipment and systems.
- Propose and write RFEs for capital investments to improve operations and for costs savings.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 5 years equivalent experience with responsibilities for managing Capital projects to include: research, develop and design project, write project justification, control finances and installation of project including operational training.
- Prior experience with welding (Arc, MIG, TIG) of all alloys including non-ferrous metals, power transmissions, hydraulics, pneumatics, certified refrigeration, ammonia/Freon, HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems, PLC and VFD.
- Master Welding (Arc, MIG, TIG) of all alloys.
- In-depth of knowledge in: Boilers, pumps, fillers, cappers, sealers, printers, with a wide range of wrapping / packaging equipment experience, swept surface heat exchangers, blenders, whippers and all phases of food processing equipment, including all types of electronically controlled equipment.
- Good communication skills to interact with outside vendors, suppliers, etc. and all levels of Ventura personnel.
Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
- Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
- Salary Base Range of$84,994-$110,000
*The "base salary range" provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.
Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.Please see the job description for specific requirements.
Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.
Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:
- Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
- Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used inoperations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
- Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.
Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $84,994 - $110,000
