Technology Specialist

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness benefits

Financial wellness benefits

Mental and social wellness

Paid vacation time

Education assistance

Company-sponsored training

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Technology Specialist, Wheat Milling to apply engineering principles for design, troubleshooting, and optimization of plant processes. You will help implement new technologies to keep operations at peak performance and ensure safety and reliability across the milling lines.

The role requires close collaboration with plant personnel and Milling Technology CoE, with a focus on capital projects, process safety, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Milling Science, Production Manufacturing, Technology, Food Processing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with plant process systems at a production facility.
• Desire for Engineering-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support safety initiatives and promote a safety culture.
• Benchmark milling technologies and drive process improvements.
• Manage capital projects and 5-year portfolio planning.
• Collaborate with COEs to ensure technology alignment.
• Propose and implement new process technologies and equipment improvements.
• Standardize operations across Global Technology Center and share best practices.

Skills

Safety leadership

Process optimization

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Wheat milling knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Milling Science or related field

Minimum 3 years’ experience with plant process systems

Tools

Automation systems

Process control documentation (P&IDs)

Job description

Job Description

Position: Technology Specialist, Wheat Milling
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Position Type: Technology
Salary: Salaried – Exempt
Pre-employment Requirement: Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference check

About the Position

The Technology Specialist 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 Wave portfolio in cooperation with the Plant Manager or Focused improvement pillar and/or the Milling Technology CoE, 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 COE’s to ensure alignment of technology.
• Explore, propose and/or champion new process technologies, equipment design improvements and equipment suppliers.
• Work within the Global Technology Center 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

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 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, wheat cleaning & milling, product conveyance, dust control systems, packaging and/or bulk vessel loading, automation systems, and warehousing.
• Experience with optimization/analytical processes and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant colleagues, management team, and Milling Technology CoE.
• 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

Education or Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Engineering, Milling Science, Production Manufacturing, Technology, Food Processing, or other related field, or applicable, related experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with plant process systems at a production facility
• Desired experience in Engineering related field

Health and Safety

• Follow ADM health and safety standard and report all unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor
• Work in accordance with local/provincial legislation

Benefits and Perks

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

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement , and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.
• Financial wellness – Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid vacation time.
• Education assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning and mentoring programs.

Including You

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.

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

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.