Renewables Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer

The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company.

The Plant Engineer is responsible for working closely with the management team at assigned location(s) to maximize efficiencies of plant operations and implement process improvement projects. The Plant Engineer troubleshoots and identifies process needs to maintain production levels and ensures compliance with environmental and health and safety needs of team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, scope, and lead projects at assigned location(s) that are designed to maximize efficiencies and minimize downtime of plant operations.
• Write and coordinate procedures, present capital request justifications and create strategic plan initiatives.
• Complete data analysis and identify optimization needs. Assist or lead in the development of detailed project scopes based upon project objectives. Develop reasonable and cost-effective cost estimates, as well as develop appropriate project schedules.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate level of knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations.
• Serve as a resource to management, supervisors and maintenance staff.
• Assist in operational/troubleshooting issues.
• Seek out continuous improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to management. When appropriate, lead continuous improvement efforts.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems
• Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Customer Focus
  - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Collaborates
  - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Values Differences
  - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Optimizes Work Processes
  - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Instills Trust
  - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty. Integrity and authenticity
• Ensures Accountability
  - Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments
• Being Resilient
  - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
• 2-5 years' relevant experience required

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Work is performed in a 24x7 Ethanol production facility.
• This position involves frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, dust, fumes, noise, and potentially hazardous material.
• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Must be able to lift 50 - 100 pounds frequently; some work performed in heights.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage