Plant Process Engineer - Drive Efficiency & Compliance

Big River Resources, LLC; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Big River Resources, LLC is seeking a Plant Engineer to initiate, support, and execute facility improvement projects at the home plant to improve production, efficiency, yield, and operating costs.

The role supports operations and serves as a technical resource for OSHA, EPA, FSMA, and Process Safety Management compliance, with up to 25% travel to assist other Big River facilities and to attend meetings and training opportunities.

Qualifications

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

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 find short and long term solutions for 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 involvement, and incident investigation.
• Maintain updated plant P&ID drawings, material and energy balances, and block flow diagrams.
• Assist in coordinating and directing on-site contractors and personnel.
• Travel up to 25% to support other facilities; attend meetings, conferences, or training.
• Overnight travel will be required.
• Teamwork is critical at Big River; your skills may be used in other areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Be an agent of change

Ability to travel

Teamwork

Education

Engineering or technical degree (Chemical/Mechanical preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

JMP or similar data analysis tool

Job description

Big River Resources, LLC is seeking a Plant Engineer to initiate, support, and execute facility improvement projects at the home plant to improve production, efficiency, yield, and operating costs.

The role supports operations and serves as a technical resource for OSHA, EPA, FSMA, and Process Safety Management compliance, with up to 25% travel to assist other Big River facilities and to attend meetings and training opportunities.