Process Engineer

Process Engineers are typically recent chemical or mechanical engineering graduates hired to fill shift engineers (Field) positions. 

A Process Engineer may be assigned to a shift assignment for the first twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months of Company employment.  The Field Engineer role is expected to learn how to safely perform tasks and activities necessary to produce quality biodiesel product.  Field Engineers will become a member of functional work groups that are directly involved in the plant’s production, maintenance, and engineering. 

Field Engineers are expected to quickly develop skills and knowledge in process manufacturing areas and work on plant projects, process engineering design, production management, or participate in the analysis of plant consumption data.  Field Engineers will provide technical expertise on matters of manufacturing process equipment improvements and construction design. 

Field Engineers may be asked to direct or coach operators and mechanics on how to better operate and maintain the plant’s processes and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn how to safely operate a continuous biodiesel production process.
• Set up, start up, or shut down process equipment per documented operating procedures.
• Adjust equipment control settings to equilibrate process chemical reactions.
• Draw samples of in-process material and finished products for quality and control tests.
• Help operators or mechanics solve operating or mechanical problems.    
• Consult with Production Manager and Maintenance Leader on improvement priorities for the plant.  
• Initiate equipment improvements needed to prevent recurring equipment problems.
• Lead improvements in quality, productivity, reliability, and capacity, through process improvement.    
• Participate in the implementation and completion of capital projects. 
• May calibrate analytical instruments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, company policies and procedures including safety.
• Possess practical knowledge of BQ-9000 concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Understand Bioenergy Quality Policy and dedication to consistently and safely provide quality products that meet the needs of our customers.
• May serve on an Employee Safety (Involvement) Committee.
• May serve on a Process Safety Management (PSM) Committee

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering)
• At least two years’ work experience in a chemical plant manufacturing or a closely related petrochemical manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to walk for prolonged periods.
• Able to work on multiple levels.
• Can lift fifty (50) pounds.