Process Engineer in Kennedy

Energy Jobline ZR; Kennedy (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Hallock, MN, is seeking an Experienced Process Engineer to provide technical support, drive continuous improvement, and deliver safe, reliable plant operations.

You will work on oilseed processing or related industries, manage projects under $1 million, and collaborate with an engineering team to optimize energy use and efficiency.

A Bachelor's in engineering and hands-on experience, plus PMP or Lean credentials, are preferred, with weekend work and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering as listed.
• 2+ years in plant/process/project engineering in related industry such as biofuels or chemical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of plant construction and management of small to medium projects.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude in equipment troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of unit operations around oilseed processing.
• PMP Training or Certification.
• Lean training or certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan design/development projects with engineering docs, calculations, drawings, and schedules, focusing on efficiency and safety.
• Provide project management and supervision to construction crews and coordinate equipment selection.
• Coordinate communications among supervisors, engineering teams, and external consultants.
• Champion safety during design and construction phases and report violations to site EHS.
• Support plant utilities systems and participate in maintenance shutdowns as assigned.
• Develop and manage documentation for process/electrical equipment, flow diagrams, and P&IDs.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Lean principles

Oilseed processing knowledge

PMP/Lean certification

Electrical/mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural, Civil, or Biosystems Engineering

Job description

Job Description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS has an exciting opportunity within our Global Grain and Processing business unit located in Hallock, MN. We are seeking an Experienced Process Engineer to provide technical support, drive continuous improvement efforts and provide project management support to ensure a safe, reliable and efficient plant outcome.

The ideal candidate will have experience in oilseed processing, ethanol production, or related agricultural processing industries, along with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, process optimization, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Process Engineering

• Plan assigned design and/or development projects by preparing engineering documents, calculations, drawings, material lists, construction schedules, operating instructions, and integrating plant controls and automation. Emphasize achieving optimum processing efficiency, reducing energy and material costs, and adhering to safety requirements.
• Ensure that necessary research and proper evaluation secure the most cost-effective repairs/improvements and result in maximum efficiency.

Project Management

• Projects will typically be less than $1 million in value.
• Provide project management support and supervision to construction crews, organizing each step of the construction process.
• Initiate purchase requisitions and select equipment for projects and maintenance.
• Coordinate communication involving projects with supervisors, engineering teams, facility department managers, and outside consulting agencies to maintain understanding among appropriate parties.
• Champion safety during initial design and construction phases.
• Report all safety/environmental violations as required to site EHS.
• Follow company quality systems and implement food and feed safety measures in all projects.
• Collaborate with the engineering group as needed for larger projects.

Plant Support

• Aid in process troubleshooting and conducting root cause analysis of process and equipment challenges. Lead mitigation and corrective actions
• Provide technical support for plant utilities systems, including compressed air, steam, cooling, electrical, and water/wastewater support systems.
• Participate in plant maintenance shutdown activities as assigned.
• Maintain accurate documentation on repairs/improvements and equipment to ensure proper capitalization, depreciation, and maintenance schedules.

• Champion continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
• Develop and manage documentation on process and electrical equipment, process flow and piping and instrumentation diagrams

Engineering Team

• Participate in developing best practices within areas of subject matter expertise.
• Attend all team, safety, and company meetings.
• Focus on training and personal development.

Other Duties

• Perform other reasonably assigned duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural, Civil, or Biosystems Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in plant, process, or project engineering in a related industry such as biofuels or chemical manufacturing.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of plant construction and effective management of small to medium-sized projects.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude in equipment troubleshooting
• Knowledge of unit operations around oilseed processing
• PMP Training or Certification.
• Lean training or certification.

Physical Requirements

• Work may be required on weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Occasional travel may be required.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term , tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/.