Regional Technology Engineer - Ama, LA

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company in Ama, LA seeks a Regional Technology Engineer to apply engineering principles across process design, optimization and new technology evaluation. The role ensures plant systems are designed, built, operated and maintained at optimal levels to enable facility success.

You will lead safety initiatives, benchmark best technologies, manage capital portfolios with leadership and regional teams, and develop a 5-year project portfolio balancing NDE with productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience with plant process systems at a production facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and promote continuous process safety improvements.
• Benchmark technologies and drive improvements at the location.
• Manage capital portfolio with Plant Leadership and regional teams.
• Develop a 5-year project portfolio including budgeting and execution.
• Collaborate with SMEs to ensure structural integrity is maintained.
• Explore and champion new process technologies and design improvements.
• Standardize operations with Ag Services Technology Teams.
• Assist plant operations in solving technical problems.
• Travel to remote plant locations as required.

Skills

Safety culture leadership

Process unit operations

Optimization / analytical methods

Communication & interpersonal

P&IDs & control narratives

Capital project management

Teamwork & travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Automation systems

Job description

Regional Technology Engineer - Ama, LA

This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary:

The Technology Engineer will apply engineering principles and best practices at the facility with tasks ranging from process design, troubleshooting & optimization to implementation of best practices to the evaluation/implementation of new technologies. The primary purpose of the position is to enable facility success by ensuring that plant process systems are designed, built, operated, and maintained at optimal levels.

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 versus internal and external best available technologies and drive improvements.
• Manage and prioritize the Capital portfolio in cooperation with Plant Leadership, Regional Ops and/or the Ag Services Technology Team, where applicable.
• Develop and maintain a 5-year project portfolio to include capital budgeting, execution and to strike a balance between NDE and productivity/growth.
• Collaborate with the appropriate SME’s to ensure structural integrity is maintained.
• Explore, propose and/or champion new process technologies, equipment design improvements and equipment suppliers.
• Work with the Ag Services Technology Teams to standardize operations, share standard methodologies and implement new technologies.
• Assist plant operations in solving applicable technical problems.
• Support the facility in setting up goals.
• Work closely with company subject matter experts on the implementation of innovative approaches to plant operation and maintenance.
• Occasional travel will be required

Required Skills:

• Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others.
• Strong knowledge of a variety of process unit operations. Some examples include grain handling, grain cleaning, product conveyance, dust control systems, bulk vessel loading and unloading, automation systems, and warehousing.
• Experience with optimization/analytical processes and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant colleagues, management team, and Ag Services Technology Team.
• Working knowledge of common process drawings and documentation, such as P&IDs and control narratives.
• Desire to spend time in plant areas – tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces.
• Proven ability to work with plant colleagues to identify and solve problems
• Desire to work effectively on a team as well as independently while traveling to remote plant locations.
• Proven ability to manage capital projects successfully with the ability to drive solutions to their conclusion.
• High level of motivation and results-oriented way of working.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Engineering, Production Manufacturing, Technology, Food Processing, or other related field, or
• Applicable, related experience.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with plant process systems at a production facility.

Desired Experience:

• Operations supervision and/or Process/Project Engineer.

ADM requires the successful completion ofabackground check.

REF:112924BRBase pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.