Pilot Plant Engineer Co-op

1 week ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States CPM Holdings, Inc. Full time

Crown is a world leader in oil seed extraction technology, refining plants, and equipment serving global customers from its locations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Our passion for delivering superior quality, superior-value processing systems and technologies has made us a preferred partner to the agricultural industry and beyond.


Job Summary:


The Pilot Plant Engineer Co-op is a full-time, 8-month assignment that supports the Pilot Plant team by completing tasks such as process and safety improvements, documentation management, and process troubleshooting.

The Co-op position is designed to expose the individual to multiple facets within engineering and assist in creating long-term career aspirations.

This position works closely with Pilot Plant leadership and engineers, Pilot Plant Technicians, Chemists, R&D, Safety Manager, and other Engineers in the organization.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Engineering Support – provide engineering capability for the facility, including general engineering, mass & energy balances, PFD's, P&ID's, layouts, and general design.

Safety Support – assist with process safety management documentation and procedures, complete necessary permits for confined space, lock-out tag-out, and other safety procedures, and assist with environmental permitting.

Operations Support - shadow Plant Operations, Maintenance, and Chemists to understand different areas of the pilot plant and the oilseed process.

Project Support – execute on a capital project, including development of scope of work, develop and follow a budget, equipment specification, purchase requests, and coordination of contractors.

Perform other related duties as required and assigned.



Qualifications and Skills:
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent

Progress towards a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited engineering program

Ability to work 40 hours per week during the term

Shift work (nights) for minimum of 2 weeks for training/shadowing

Plant environment approximately 75% of the time; some exposure to chemicals, hazardous materials, and noise. May work at heights, in confined spaces, and in inclement weather conditions.

Experience with safety processes such as confined space, lock-out tag-out, fall protection, NFPA 36, and PSM, a plus

Experience with 3D Drawing Capability in Autocad Plant 3D, a plus

Strong Microsoft office skills

Self-manages; takes initiative and able to collaborate across geographies and functions in a matrixed environment

Good written and verbal communication skills

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendors

High integrity and ethics

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.

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