Engineer

Iowa Ag; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Earned Wage Access (DailyPay)

Paid time off & holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

Helena Industries is seeking an Engineer to lead engineering tasks and team members under the Plant Engineer or Plant Manager. The role covers project execution, deliverables, procurement, and training to strengthen processes and equipment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, proficiency with AutoCAD, and strong interpersonal skills. Travel up to 30% may be needed; safety and reliability are emphasized in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Experience with engineering disciplines (process/mechanical, electrical/controls, facilities) is preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Engineer/Project Manager with capital and expense project execution, including definition, planning, approval, tracking, and reporting.
• Generate engineering deliverables (drawings, calculations, specifications, bid packages, installation scope) for project execution.
• Procure equipment, labor and materials.
• Support installation, commissioning and training activities.
• Serve as a technical resource for the plant; assist operations in process analysis and equipment troubleshooting.
• Train and mentor other employees (engineers, maintenance, interns, production personnel).
• Maintain plant drawings (P&IDs, layouts, electrical drawings).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking and meeting deadlines

Engineering disciplines & principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

**WHO WE ARE** This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers. **ABOUT THE JOB** The Engineer is responsible for all engineering-related tasks and leading engineering team members under the direction of the Plant Engineer or Plant Manager. **WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE** * Assists Plant Engineer/Project Manager with the execution of capital and expense projects, including: project definition, planning, approval, tracking and reporting.* Generates engineering deliverables (drawings, calculations, specifications, bid packages, installation scope, etc.) required for execution of projects.* Procures equipment, labor and materials.* Supports installation, commissioning and training activities as necessary.* Serves as a technical resource for the plant, for both internal and external needs.* Assists operations in process analysis and equipment troubleshooting to identify improvement opportunities.* Training and mentoring of other employees, including engineers, maintenance, interns, and production personnel as it impacts the process and equipment.* Staying abreast of changes in the industry and new technical developments through continuing education, research and personal development.* Maintaining plant drawings, including P&IDs, layouts, and electrical drawings.* May be required to drive a company vehicle.* Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.* Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.* Regular and reliable attendance is required.* Follows all company policies and procedures. **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** * Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required. **SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS** * Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD are preferred.* Interpersonal and organizational skills.* Manages multiple tasks and projects and meets deadlines.* Experience with engineering disciplines and principles is preferred. This may include: process/mechanical (i.e. machine/equipment design, fluid flow, solids handling, heat transfer, strength of materials, mass/energy balance), electrical/controls (i.e. electric power distribution, power and control wiring, process control strategy, instrumentation, automation, pneumatics, and hydraulics), facilities --(i.e. site planning, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, building design, steam, utilities, construction management and engineering economy).* Ability to stand for long periods of time in hot or cold temperatures.* Ability to travel by various means up to 30% of the time is required.* Can work at elevated heights up to 50 ft.* Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.* Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.* Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.* Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement. **Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.** **WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE** **JOB** At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees. The work environment for this position is in a typical plant/warehouse environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods. **BENEFITS AT HELENA** * Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!* Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).* Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.* Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.* Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.* Employees are eligible for paid time off and holiday pay.* Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.* Free Short & Long-Term Disability.* Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.* Education Assistance.* And much more! For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits. **STAY CONNECTED TO HELENA!** Follow us on social @HelenaCareers or visit us at helenacareers.com. Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.