The Andersons Inc. - Albion MI

Each year as part of the Renewables segment The Andersons refines corn into millions of gallons of ethanol a low-cost clean-burning high-octane renewable fuel product for refiners fuel blenders and convenienceÂstores.

Our investment in ethanol is a natural extension of our core business competencies in grain operations corn originations and commodity processing. We are a significant investor in as well as manage the operations of The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC with four plants located in Albion Michigan; Clymers Indiana; Greenville Ohio; and DenisonÂIowa.

In addition to ethanol these facilities collectively produce E-85 feed products and corn oil which is key to the renewable dieselÂindustry.

For more information: https://www.andersonsinc.com/products-services/#renewables

Position Overview

The Plant Engineer is responsible for working closely with the management team at assigned locations to maximize efficiencies of plant operations and implement process improvement projects. The Plant Engineer troubleshoots and identifies process needs to maintain production levels and ensures compliance with environmental and health and safety needs of team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify scope and lead projects at assigned locations that are designed to maximize efficiencies and minimize downtime of plant operations.
• Write and coordinate procedures present capital request justifications and create strategic plan initiatives.
• Complete data analysis and identify optimization needs. Assist or lead in the development of detailed project scopes based upon project objectives. Develop reasonable and cost-effective cost estimates as well as develop appropriate project schedules.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate level of knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations.
• Serve as a resource to management supervisors and maintenance staff.
• Assist in operational/troubleshooting issues.
• Seek out continuous improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to management. When appropriate lead continuous improvement efforts. Â

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems
• Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelorâs Degree in Engineering required
• 2-5 yearsâ relevant experience required

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Work is performed in a 24x7 Ethanol production facility.ÂÂÂ
• This position involves frequent exposure to adverse weather conditionsÂdust fumes noiseÂandÂpotentially hazardous material.
• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment PPE as required.
• Must be able to lift 50 - 100 pounds frequently; some work performed in heights.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols policies procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersonsâ Statement of Principles.