DIVISION ENGINEER

Jzms Group; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation in Washington, IN is seeking a Division Engineer to provide technical and engineering support to the Operations division. The role is designed to be performed on site in Washington, Indiana, focusing on process and equipment improvements, project management, and training coordination.

You will lead capital projects from conception through startup, develop maintenance documentation, and collaborate with engineering, process development, and research teams to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Initiate process and equipment modifications to improve safety, energy use, environmental concerns, and profitability.
• Manage capital and expense projects from conception to production with financial justification, specifying, purchasing, and tracking all spending.
• Develop maintenance and operator training documentation, conduct equipment qualification and initial training of production personnel, and arrange spare parts stocking levels.
• Represent the interests of the Production Department in discussions with Engineering, Process Development, and Research on changes or new installations.
• Handle project plans, timelines, cost estimates for process improvements to meet manufacturing objectives; manage purchasing, installation, startup and closure of capital projects.
• Monitor equipment downtime and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Calculate material balances when processes change or directed by Division Superintendent.
• Troubleshoot with operations to resolve process issues.
• Work with Division Superintendent on project scope from design to commissioning and training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Excel

Time management

Education

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

Job description

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

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