Process Engineer jobs in Springfield, IL

• Oversight and optimizing of specific processes and projects. Will require purchasing of materials and supplies, equipment installation, budget tracking, employee training, and startup of projects.
• Troubleshooting processes, performing Why Why RCA’s, and implementing countermeasures and corrective action via DMAIC methodology.
• Ability to assist in day to day operations which may also include shift coverage as needed.
• Project design, development and management that are specific to the operations of an operating department.
• Conduct optimization assessments to identify existing and potential opportunities, propose solutions to improve performance primarily in the areas of energy, chemicals,  product yields, and reliability.
• Support capital projects including control strategy development, P&ID management, administration of process control narratives suitable for control application development and process start up.
• Training and mentoring other colleagues, with the potential of indirectly managing 30 to 60 hourly colleagues. 

• Strong Commitment to Safety, the Environment, and Quality Food Safety
• Demonstrated Leadership
• Demonstrated Strong Problem Solving Skills
• Good Written and Verbal Commutation Skills
• Ability to manage personnel and work closely with Plant and Corporate teams
• Ability to look beyond the task at hand, to anticipate challenges and develop options to overcome them
• Knowledge of a variety of process unit operations including conveying, extraction, distillation, reactors, refining, deodorization, and dryers

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Preferred)
• 3 to 5 years of plant operations experience
• A project management background is preferred

• Dust
• Chemicals / Irritants

• Spring / Summer:   Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degrees
• Fall / Winter:  Temperatures in the facility may be at or below freezing.

• Spring / Summer:   Outside temperature may be up to or exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity.   May be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind.
• Fall / Winter:   Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below.   May be exposed to inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow and wind.

• Able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 55 pounds overhead.
• Lifting or carrying of weights over 50 pounds is rare. Employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than 50 pounds.
• Able to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a work day.
• Able to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling or squatting frequently during the course of a work day.  May require periods of prolonged sitting or standing.
• Able to operate equipment or diagnose / detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights.  May require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights.

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