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Engineering Manager

Verbio North America
Nevada, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025
Position Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $150 to $200 (annual range)

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7am to 3:30pm

Location: Nevada

Travel: Minimal Travel

Requirements

WHAT WE WILL EXPECT FROM YOU

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or engineering related field
  • 5 years of process engineering experience in an industrial setting
  • 5 years of management experience leading teams and driving improvements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven ability to analyze and improve processes to meet organizational goals
  • Experience in project management
  • Develop and implement processes that drive results in the facility
  • Lead and manage site engineering team

Responsibilities

  • Provide team leadership and direction to the engineering team
  • Lead fermentation strategies for the biorefinery
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement to improve process control, quality yields, and reduce defects
  • Develop and use key measures that drive performance for each unit operation
  • Develop process improvement plans based on data and communicate information throughout the organization
  • Be part of the team that drives safety improvement and participate in the development of safety programs
  • Participate in equipment specification and procurement for the biorefinery and provide technical expertise
  • Provide technical support during planned and unplanned events
  • Help support and develop Process Flow Diagrams and P&ID’s for the facility
  • Develop and participate in PSM programs and general safety programs
  • While in development, participate in engineering, procurement, and construction for the site
  • Participate in process PHA and PSM audits and own action items
  • Participate in planning and execution of plant commissioning activities
  • Participate in operating procedure development
  • Participate in the development of the standard operating conditions of the facility and consequence of deviation
  • Understand and help develop material and energy balance

What’s In It For You

Starting salary is based on candidate experience, education and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you’ll also enjoy:

  • Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, life insurance.
  • Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
  • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
    • 11 paid holidays
    • 15 days of paid vacation time
    • 5 sick/personal days
  • Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days.
  • Career advancement and bonus opportunities
  • Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.
About Us

The VERBIO Nevada Biorefinery, located in Nevada, Iowa (USA), is the first industrial scale renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in North America using agricultural residues as its feedstock. The plant is 100% owned by VERBIO North America Holdings Corporation.

RNG production from corn stover began in December 2021 with the completion of Phase I, at a capacity of 7 million ethanol gallons equivalent (EGE) per year. Upon completion of Phase II in the 4th quarter of 2022, the site will begin operating as a biorefinery, producing 60 million gallons of corn-based ethanol and an additional 19 million (EGE) of RNG from stillage. The integration of RNG and ethanol production, unique to VERBIO, incorporates advanced operational technology currently practiced at the company’s facilities in Germany. The process also yields humus, a soil amendment, and organic fertilizers.

VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG (VERBIO AG), with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy in Germany and Europe. The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary, India, USA and Canada producing biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, bio-fertilizers and other high-value by-products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, all on an industrial scale. VERBIO concentrates on the use of internally developed innovative and efficient energy-saving production processes. With its innovative processes and highly efficient production plants, VERBIO is a technology leader in the biofuels market.

In January 2018, VERBIO AG formed its US subsidiary, VERBIO North America (VNA), with headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, USA. VNA plans to build, own, operate, and finance biofuel facilities across the United States and Canada.

Our Vision

Energy production from renewable resources is the key component of the world’s future energy mix. Renewable raw materials have the potential to permanently replace fossil fuels and simultaneously solve the problem of surplus agricultural production in North America and elsewhere.

It is VERBIO’s goal to be a leader in 21st century alternative green energy solutions. As we consolidate and expand our position as one of the world’s leading biofuels producers, we will leverage our technologies and the value of agriculture to create renewable and sustainable solutions globally, while pursing solid growth and responsible relationships with our stakeholders: farmers, customers, employees, shareholders, partners, researchers, consumers, governmental entities, and interest groups.

Our Mission

VERBIO North America is committed to the principle of sustainability and treats natural resources in a socially responsible and ethical manner. Using the latest technologies, developed in-house, we are creating sustainable alternatives for a world whose desire is to move away from fossil fuels. Our business model endeavors to ignite change and create platforms where the path to green energy is contagious.

With our fuels cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels, we are showing the way forward in climate protection. And with a vision for a greener future, we are building strong competence centers and competitive production facilities in different parts of the world, while our employees’ partner alongside farmers to safeguard the environment for current and future generations.

Our Approach

  • Be creative, innovative, ethical, and fast in execution.
  • Partner with agriculture to safeguard land and natural resources for future generations.
  • Create enthusiasm around sustainability and renewable energy production.
  • Empower employees to develop & execute upon big ideas.
  • Be good citizens in our local & global communities.
  • Never stop technological improvement.

How To Apply

If you meet the requirements of this opportunity and want to impact our mission, we encourage you to apply now. Please submit your application on our website at https://www.verbio.us/careers. A resume is required when applying, cover letters are optional and professional references may be requested later on in the hiring process.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check and drug test.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire.

Verbio North America reserves the right to change job descriptions and wage scales at their discretion based on market and company conditions. Positions will be filled based upon experience, prior work history, education, and competency.

Verbio North America is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Verbio North America makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Salary : $150 - $200

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