Senior Process Engineer Canola Processing & Optimization

Farmer Veteran Coalition; North Dakota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Process Engineer for the Velva, ND canola crushing, refining and biodiesel facility. This full-time, exempt position focuses on tracking costs, yields, quality, and process performance to drive efficient plant production. You will mentor front-line teammates and collaborate with contractors and ADM leadership to deliver value across operations.

The role requires a B.S. in Engineering and 3+ years in a food processing environment, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering with 3+ years in a food processing production environment or similar.
• Strong leadership and safety commitment.
• Ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processes and projects, including purchasing of materials and supplies, equipment installation, budget tracking, employee training, and startup of projects.
• Lead design, development, and management specific to the operations of an operating department.
• Conduct optimization assessments to identify opportunities, proposing solutions to improve energy, yields, and reliability.
• Support capital projects including control strategy development and P&ID management, plus process start up.
• Train and mentor colleagues, with potential to indirectly manage 10–30 hourly staff.
• Maintain a high degree of availability for a 24/7 operation.

Skills

Leadership

Safety & Quality

Problem Solving

Personnel Management

Project Management

Process Optimization

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural)

Job description

ADM is seeking a Process Engineer for the Velva, ND canola crushing, refining and biodiesel facility. This full-time, exempt position focuses on tracking costs, yields, quality, and process performance to drive efficient plant production. You will mentor front-line teammates and collaborate with contractors and ADM leadership to deliver value across operations.

The role requires a B.S. in Engineering and 3+ years in a food processing environment, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and