Technology Engineer in Feedhouse Processes

2 weeks ago


Decatur, Illinois, United States Archer Daniels Midland Company Full time
Job Overview

Position: Feedhouse Process and Technology Engineer
This is an exempt-level role within the Center of Excellence.

The Carbohydrate Solutions Feedhouse Technology Center of Excellence is dedicated to enhancing plant operations related to the production of high-quality animal feed and biofuels products, including:
  • Corn Gluten Feed Pellets (CGFP)
  • 60% Corn Gluten Meal
  • Corn Germ
These products are manufactured through key unit operations such as:
  • Dewatering
  • Drying
  • Evaporation
  • Grinding
  • Pelleting
This role will focus on the continuous enhancement and optimization of the feedhouse processes, while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing with peers across various milling facilities.

The Technology Engineer will be instrumental in supporting the company's energy efficiency and sustainability objectives by driving improvements in operational reliability, efficiency, and yield recovery.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Champion safety initiatives and cultivate a safety-first culture.
  • Conduct benchmarking against industry standards and implement enhancements.
  • Oversee and prioritize project portfolios in conjunction with management.
  • Develop a comprehensive 5-year project plan, balancing capital investments with productivity and growth.
  • Collaborate with relevant Centers of Excellence to ensure technology alignment.
  • Investigate and advocate for new process technologies and equipment suppliers.
  • Engage with the Global Technology Center to standardize practices and introduce innovative technologies.
  • Assist plant operations in addressing technical challenges.
  • Support the establishment of operational goals.
  • Work closely with subject matter experts to implement innovative operational and maintenance strategies.
  • Provide guidance and training to plant process engineers.
  • Revise and create process control documentation to enhance operations.
  • Collaborate with instrumentation teams to upgrade existing systems.
Qualifications:
  • Commitment to safety and awareness of the safety of others.
  • In-depth knowledge of various process unit operations, including extraction, biodiesel production, and drying.
  • Experience with optimization processes and analytical tools.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
  • Familiarity with process documentation such as P&IDs.
  • Willingness to work in diverse plant environments.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including travel to remote locations.
  • High motivation and results-driven approach.
  • Some travel with overnight stays may be required.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Food Processing, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:
A minimum of 5 years in plant process systems is required. Experience in operations supervision or as a Process/Project Engineer is preferred.

About Archer Daniels Midland Company
At ADM, we harness the power of nature to provide nutrition solutions globally. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, we support our customers in addressing the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We are a leader in human and animal nutrition and a premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our extensive capabilities enable us to meet diverse needs across food, beverages, health, and wellness sectors. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, ensuring that every colleague feels valued and empowered to contribute to our success.

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