Process Technology Engineer (Delta V)- Clinton, IA

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Job Title: Process Technology Engineer (Delta V)- Clinton, IA
Location: Clinton, IA, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Engineering
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Process Technology Engineer (Delta V)- Clinton, IA

ADM Carbohydrate Solutions Technology Center

This is an exempt level position

Position Summary:

The Carbohydrate Solutions Technology Center supports plant process areas related to the separation of corn into its primary components and transformation into finished products such as:

Native and modified starches
Sweeteners and syrups
Fuel and industrial alcohols
Corn gluten meal
Corn gluten feed pellets
Corn germ oil

These are produced through various unit operations such as:

Steeping, corn wet milling and centrifugal separations
Dewatering, drying and pelletizing
Alcohol fermentation, distillation and dehydration
Starch conversion, saccharification and enzymatic conversion
Ion exchange and chromatography
Evaporation

This position will primarily support the ongoing process controls migration to Delta V in the Clinton, Iowa plant with secondary support for the plant process, while also sharing knowledge and collaborating with colleagues across ADM's other corn wet mill and dry grinding facilities in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska.

The technology engineer will apply engineering principles to new and existing facilities with tasks ranging from process design to the evaluation and implementation of new technologies. They will ensure plant process systems are designed, built, operated, and maintained at safe and optimal levels

The technology engineer will play a critical role in helping ADM achieve its energy intensity and sustainability goals through improvements in reliability, efficiency and yield recovery.

Essential Job Functions:

Display a dedication to lead, develop and support safety and promote a safety culture. Promote continuous process safety improvement.
Benchmark the location's control systems versus internal and external best in class technologies and drive improvements.
Manage and prioritize the Delta V controls conversion projects through in cooperation with the Automation Tech Center and the Wet Milling Technology Manager.
Organize and lead the operations portion of the process controls conversion including but not limited to: Process & Instrumentation Diagram review and update, creation of User Requirement Specifications, field instrument review and updates, Factory Acceptance Testing, operator training, alarm rationalization, and Standard Operating Procedure updates
Ownership of the controls cutover planning/scheduling. Active support of each cutover and any needed post-cutover troubleshooting
Take a leadership role in the selection and creation of data output systems from the new process control system (such as PI Vision dashboards and trends).
Work in collaboration with the Global Technology teams to ensure alignment of technology for process controls improvements.
Explore, evaluate, propose, and/or champion new control schemes and methodologies.
Work within Carbohydrates Technology and Automation Technology to replicate best practices, standardize operations, and share standard methodologies across Corn Plant locations globally.
Assist and provide technical support to department operations in solving technical process and process control problems. Contribute to technical knowledge development and sustainment by engaging in training and guidance documents.
Work closely with company subject matter experts on the implementation of innovative approaches to plant operation and maintenance.
Act as a resource for plant process engineers through coaching, mentoring, and conducting training sessions.

Required Skills:

Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others.
Strong knowledge of process unit operations, including (but not limited to) the following: pumps and piping systems, centrifugal fans and airflow systems, heat exchangers, evaporators, solids conveying and steam/condensate systems.
Experience with process optimization using analytical processes and tools.
Experience with project management, particularly in the areas of commissioning, checkout and start-up.
Experience with plant process control systems and basic control logic, including experience with control narratives.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant engineers, operators, and management.
Working knowledge of common process drawings and documentation, such as P&IDs, PFDs, Material & Energy Balances, and control narratives.
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 a team, as well as independently, while traveling to remote plant locations to provide support on site as deemed necessary.
High level of motivation and results-oriented way of working...must be willing to take the initiative.
Some travel with overnight stay required.

Required Education:

Bachelor's of Science Degree in the fields of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Processing, Production Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related field.

Required Experience:

Minimum 5 years' experience with plant process production systems .

Desired Experience:

Production/Process/Project Engineer with operations supervision experience is a considered a plus.

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, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 05/14/25