Process Engineer

GEA Group; Colombia; A distancia; COP 116.819.000 - 194.698.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GEA Group in Colombia is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead pre-engineering activities for dairy and food process projects. You will perform process dimensioning, mass and energy balances, P&ID development, and equipment sizing for sanitary and non-sanitary installations, coordinating with sales, procurement, and external offices.

You'll prepare technical documentation, review specifications, participate in design reviews, support commissioning, and deliver on-site training to clients, ensuring

Formación

• Degree in engineering (Chemical and Food preferred; Industrial/Mechanical acceptable).
• Master’s degree and/or related trainings are valuable.
• 5+ years of experience in dairy and food project engineering.

Responsabilidades

• Know manufacturing processes in the LFF industry and pre-engineering tasks (process dimensioning, production time schedules, CIP specs).
• Prepare flowcharts, P&ID´s for basic and detailed engineering using 2D design tools.
• Perform mass and energy balances for the process sold; dimensioning of equipment for sanitary and non-sanitary installations.
• Prepare equipment and components lists with technical specifications for electrical, automation and mechanical design.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, external GEA offices and technological centers of competence for manufacturing and installation plans.
• Lead technical design reviews and conduct discussions with customers to ensure requirements are met.

Conocimientos

Engineering calculation tools

Process design knowledge

Educación

Degree in engineering: Chemical and Food

Industrial and Mechanical engineering

Master’s degree or related trainings

Herramientas

NA

Descripción del empleo

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.Would you like to be part of our Team?

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Know manufacturing processes in the LFF industry as a pre-engineering:
  • Process dimensioning
  • Production time schedules (if needed)
  • Cleaning In Place Specs (flow rate, pressure, temperature, concentration and distributions)
  • Layout (Matching process requirements: Process flow, drains, operation and safety requirements…)
  • Calculation of product losses
• Preparation of flowcharts, block diagrams, P&ID´s for basic and detailed engineering using 2D design tools available in GEA.
• Perform the Mass and energy balances in the process sold (if needed).
• Dimensioning of thermal and mechanical equipment (pumps, pipes, steam, valves, heat exchangers, instrumentation…) for the non-sanitary and sanitary installations in LFF industry.
• Preparation of equipment and components list, where it includes technical specifications for other specialties (electrical, automation and mechanical design)
• Coordination with different areas (sales, procurement, external GEA offices and technological centers of competence, logistics, electrical and automation engineering, project management) for the manufacturing and installation plans of LFF projects.
• Review of Technical specifications and scope for procurement negotiation. Then, elaboration of Purchase Requisition (SAP platform).
• Lead technical design reviews for projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct technical discussions and order clarification meetings with customers and/or end suppliers, to ensure that the engineering meets customer and process requirements.
• Drive improvement of technical solutions for non-sanitary and sanitary installations. Secure best technology is implemented into our engineering work and process design to the benefit of our customers.
• Elaboration of Process description as a base functional description (FDS) and operation descriptions.
• Initial tests, start up and commissioning of equipment, process lines and complete plants: tests with water, tests with product, validation of contracted KPIs by clients and assisted operations.
• Operational training of the client on the systems/equipment provided.
• Provide technical problem support and claim resolution, including root cause analysis
• P&ID and components list As built P&ID at the end of the project.
• Practicing internal Quality, Environment, Health and Work Safety Policies, translating our projects under the responsibility and commitment of GEA to the Environment.
• Participate and contribute as training of new department officials.

Your profile and qualifications

• Degree in engineering: Chemical and Food (Preferred), Industrial and Mechanical (Depending on applicable experience)
• (Valuable) Master’s Degree and/or specific trainings in related technical technologies / processes
• 5+ Years of experience working in medium sized projects for the “Dairy & Food” industry (Valuable) Knowledge of main engineering calculation and design tools

What will you find being part of GEA?

• Exciting professional challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a global operating environment.
• A work culture that promotes the spirit of innovation where our engineers create, develop and implement world-class solutions.
• We believe in delivering a true work experience in an equal opportunity environment that values difference and diversity.
• Market competitive salary and benefits complemented by flexible and autonomous work arrangements.

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability…

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 50 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join us!...

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability…

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability…

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability…

GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 19 countries in APAC & Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability. Outside APAC & Europe we are also certified in Colombia and Mexico.

GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.