Plant Process Engineer – Soybean Processing

South Dakota Soybean Processors LLC; South Dakota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Soybean Processors LLC is seeking a Plant Engineer to provide hands-on engineering and technical support to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost performance of plant operations in South Dakota.

You will evaluate processes, develop engineering solutions, troubleshoot issues, support capital planning, and manage projects from concept through commissioning with the Operations and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in processing/manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of design, instrumentation, and safety codes applicable to processing plants.
• Strong problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication with operations, vendors, and management.
• Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with Bluebeam and CMMS helpful.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and drive with a valid license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to monitor, evaluate, and optimize plant processes and costs.
• Develop process designs, equipment specifications, layouts, and control narratives for improvements.
• Troubleshoot technical issues; perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze operating data, costs, yields, and energy use to identify improvements.
• Develop feasibility studies, cost estimates, and implementation plans for capital projects.
• Coordinate project teams and manage scope, budget, and schedule.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety, SQF requirements, and change management processes.
• Maintain accurate engineering and project documentation throughout projects.
• Demonstrate safety leadership and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Bluebeam

CMMS

Process historians

Job description

South Dakota Soybean Processors LLC is seeking a Plant Engineer to provide hands-on engineering and technical support to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost performance of plant operations in South Dakota.

You will evaluate processes, develop engineering solutions, troubleshoot issues, support capital planning, and manage projects from concept through commissioning with the Operations and Engineering teams.