Plant Engineer: Drive Continuous Improvement & Projects

Big River Resources, LLC; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Big River Resources, LLC is seeking a Plant Engineer to initiate and support facility improvement projects, acting as a technical resource to safeguard safe and efficient operations across the home plant.

The role focuses on identifying continuous improvement opportunities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining up-to-date plant drawings and data. Some 25% travel and overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineering or similar technical degree with relevant experience, prefer Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years experience in an engineering, chemical, or processing environment. Dry-mill ethanol plant experience a plus.
• Organizational, time management, and communication skills to function in a 24/7 operations environment.
• Ability to maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with data analysis, including JMP or similar programs.
• Project Management experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work on-site at designated facility.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Be an agent of change.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, support, and execute opportunities and projects to improve production, efficiency, yield, and operating costs.
• Review operational data to monitor production and quality, anticipate solving problems, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in troubleshooting operational challenges and finding short and long term solutions to ensure ongoing efficient operations.
• Assist Efficiencies Team as a facility stakeholder for projects and initiatives.
• Be a technical resource for the facility, helping drive OSHA, EPA, FSMA, and other regulatory compliance.
• Assist Facility Management with Process Safety Management compliance, including Management of Change, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, PHA, and incident investigation.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Change agent

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

JMP

Job description

Big River Resources, LLC is seeking a Plant Engineer to initiate and support facility improvement projects, acting as a technical resource to safeguard safe and efficient operations across the home plant.

The role focuses on identifying continuous improvement opportunities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining up-to-date plant drawings and data. Some 25% travel and overnight travel may be required.