Biodiesel Process Engineer - North America (Innovation)
Illinois Ag
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Job summary
ADM is seeking a Biodiesel Technology Engineer for the North America region to apply engineering principles to existing and new facilities, driving process optimization and technology adoption. The role focuses on ensuring world-class biodiesel performance through design, operation, and continuous improvement of process systems.
This position collaborates across operations, maintenance, engineering, and corporate technology teams to improve safety, reliability, product quality, yield, energy
Qualifications
- Knowledge of biodiesel production technologies incl. esterification, pretreatment, purification, glycerin recovery.
- Strong process engineering, data analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience with CAD, Aspen, Excel; familiarity with PFDs and P&IDs.
Responsibilities
- Lead process safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Benchmark facility performance against best-in-class biodiesel technologies.
- Develop and maintain technology and capital project portfolios.
- Evaluate and champion new process technologies and equipment.
- Support advanced process control and digital optimization projects.
- Provide technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis support.
- Coach and mentor engineers and operations personnel.
- Frequent travel (up to 50%) is required.
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Job description
ADM is seeking a Biodiesel Technology Engineer for the North America region to apply engineering principles to existing and new facilities, driving process optimization and technology adoption. The role focuses on ensuring world-class biodiesel performance through design, operation, and continuous improvement of process systems.
This position collaborates across operations, maintenance, engineering, and corporate technology teams to improve safety, reliability, product quality, yield, energy
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