Position Summary: The Plant Process Engineer will apply engineering principles to both new and existing operations, with responsibilities ranging from process design to the evaluation and implementation of new technologies. This role requires strong technical knowledge and effective communication skills to ensure that safety, quality, production, and cost objectives are achieved.
Job Responsibilities:
Work with company expertise and technology partners. Apply innovative approaches as joint effort with Production and Maintenance
Assist new product development and new technology assessment
Support capital projects and startups, including the application of the ten core Process Engineering competencies
Develop process simulation models to fundamentally understand and benchmark plant performance
Partner with Production to implement and transfer advanced process control (APC) and optimization applications
Serve as a resource and networking point for engineering colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and training
Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to develop standard plant performance metrics and maximize shareholder value
Drive standards for engineering excellence to new levels; capture and propagate best practices
Develop communication and teamwork skills across functional and divisional boundaries. Potential interactions include but not limited to: safety, production, management, project engineering, energy, cost accounting, process control, commercial, vendors, partners, maintenance, legal, inter-department, inter-plant, research, and corporate resources
Required Skills:
Strong commitment to working safely, the safety of others, and safe design
Dedication to continuous improvement and professional skill development
Experience with process control, including FLEX and APC
Willingness to spend time in plant areas - tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces
Ability to work effectively on both co-located and geographically dispersed teams
General knowledge of codes, relevant standards and materials of construction
Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in plant operations
Familiarity with OSHA and Process Safety Management (PSM) standards.
Experience working with process control systems.
Understanding of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Experience supporting capital projects, reviewing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and assisting with the commissioning of new equipment.
Desired Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in oilseed crushing, solvent extraction, edible oil refining, biodiesel production, or vegetable oil processing facilities.
Knowledge of seed preparation, extraction, distillation, refining, grain handling, drying, and utility systems.
Participation in Performance Excellence initiatives, including Losses to Action, DMAIC projects, and Zero-Failure deployments.
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives to increase oil recovery, reduce solvent losses, and improve energy efficiency.
Participation in HAZOP studies, Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and risk assessments.
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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Job Post Date: 07/26/26
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