DIVISION ENGINEER

Grain Processing Corporation in; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation seeks a Division Engineer to support Operations from its Washington, IN site. This role focuses on technical and engineering assistance, leading capital projects and process improvements within the division.

Candidates should have a technical engineering background, strong writing and communication skills, and experience managing multi-project workloads in a manufacturing setting. On-site position with occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemical, Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
• Advanced skill level in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is strongly desired.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Initiate process and equipment improvements to enhance safety, energy efficiency, environmental impact, and profitability.
• Manage capital and expense projects from conception to production with budgeting and purchasing.
• Develop maintenance and operator training documentation and qualification processes.
• Coordinate with Division Superintendent and other departments on changes or new installations.
• Oversee project planning, purchasing, installation, startup, and closeout of capital projects.
• Monitor downtime records and recommend improvements for troublesome equipment.
• Calculate material balances when processes change or directed by leadership.
• Own project scope from design to closure including documentation and training.
• Collaborate with operations to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Time management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DIVISION ENGINEER (Finance)

Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Division Engineer. Our Division Engineers help to provide technical and engineering assistance to the Operations division of Grain Processing Corporation

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Washington, IN.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate innovations with respect to process and equipment modifications or changes, which improve operating conditions, safety, energy conservation, environmental concerns, and/or profitability
• Manage capital and expense projects from conception to production, including preparation of financial justification, specifying, purchasing, as well as tracking all spending related to the project
• Develop maintenance and operator training documentation, conduct equipment qualification and initial training of production personnel, and make provisions for repair parts stocking levels.
• Work with the Division Superintendent to represent the interests of the Production Department in discussions with the Engineering, Process Development, and Research Departments on changes or new installations in the division
• Project management tasks such as: purchasing of materials and supplies, equipment installation, budget tracking, employee training, and startup of projects
• Monitor process equipment downtime records to identify troublesome equipment and provide recommendations for improvements
• Calculate material balances when processes change or when directed by Division Superintendent
• Responsible for concept, design, estimating, proposal submittal purchasing, installation, start-up, commissioning, documentation, training, and closure of capital projects
• Develop project plans, timelines, cost estimates for process improvements to meet the overall manufacturing and operations objectives
• Work directly with operations in troubleshooting and resolving process issue

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical, Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering required. Other engineering disciplines may be considered.
• Strong verbal and technical writing skills
• Advanced skill level in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is strongly desired
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a corn wet milling or similar industrial process is desired
• Internship or co-op experience in an operations or manufacturing environment strongly desired
• Previous supervisory experience is a plus

TRAVEL:

Limited travel (up to 10%)may be required for training or to support business needs