Ethanol Plant Engineer: Improve Ops & Lead Projects

One Degree Ag; Midwest (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

One Degree Ag is seeking engineers to join production facilities across the Midwest. Roles focus on improving operations, keeping equipment running reliably, and managing capital projects from planning through startup, with on-site work at various Midwest locations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting with plant staff, analyzing performance data, defining project scopes, and coordinating with contractors. Strong practical engineering experience and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior engineering work within manufacturing facilities, processing plants, or comparable industrial settings.
• Demonstrated capability in process improvement, capital investment execution, facility engineering, or asset reliability.
• Ability to collaborate with plant operators, maintenance staff, outside contractors, and machinery vendors.
• Hands-on problem-solving ability supported by practical application of engineering findings.
• Capacity to balance competing needs and explain technical matters to engineering and production audiences.
• Degree in engineering or relevant technical training complemented by related professional experience.
• Expertise in any listed discipline is welcome; experience covering every discipline is unnecessary.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvements that increase output, strengthen quality, reduce operating inefficiencies, and improve equipment readiness
• Partner with production personnel and maintenance staff to troubleshoot machinery and processing problems
• Analyze facility performance information to determine causes and propose actionable solutions
• Define project boundaries, engineering specifications, anticipated costs, and execution timelines
• Evaluate suppliers and equipment options while coordinating contractors and installation activities
• Assist with commissioning and startup, helping integrate equipment and process changes into routine production
• Help shape maintenance approaches and equipment modifications that reduce repeat failures, incorporating safety, environmental obligations, and serviceability into technical decisions
• Keep engineering records current and share project status, conclusions, and proposed actions

Skills

Process improvement

Capital investment execution

Asset reliability

Collaboration with plant personnel

Problem-solving

Communication of technical matters

Education

Engineering degree or relevant technical training

Job description

One Degree Ag is seeking engineers to join production facilities across the Midwest. Roles focus on improving operations, keeping equipment running reliably, and managing capital projects from planning through startup, with on-site work at various Midwest locations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting with plant staff, analyzing performance data, defining project scopes, and coordinating with contractors. Strong practical engineering experience and collaboration skills are essential.