Process Engineer - Decatur, IL

Glycols Plant

This is a fill‑time, salaried exempt level position.

The Decatur Glycols Plant is seeking a process engineer with the skills to improve and optimize our processes. Decatur Glycols produces Refined Glycerin and plant‑based Propylene Glycol for use in various industries and products.

As a member of the Glycols production team, this colleague will collaborate with colleagues utilizing engineering skills to support operational excellence and improvement efforts. This position is responsible for process improvements for production in all facets of operation through direct contributions of project development from conception through start‑up utilizing engineering and performance excellence principles to operate, troubleshoot, and improve chemical and mechanical processes.

It is also responsible for assisting in managing day‑to‑day operations, tracking and understanding department costs, yields, quality, and process performance.

This position provides an opportunity for a new engineer to join the plant management team and have a positive impact on the success of our business. Process engineers gain firsthand exposure to leadership of employees, equipment troubleshooting and dealing with the myriad of challenges faced routinely in a facility that operates around the clock, 365 days per year.

• Identify improvement opportunities and lead the focused improvement efforts in their area.
• Identify safety and environmental needs and requirements, and ensure such considerations are included in the development and modification of facilities.
• Analyze existing processes for cost savings, reliability, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Interact with maintenance, controls, process, and quality personnel in planning for and the development of process improvements.
• Training and mentoring other colleagues.

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of plant operations experience a plus.
• Demonstrated problem solving capabilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Most work will involve developing reports and presentations to relay results and findings to key stakeholders for further decision making. Written and verbal communication of project activities and key metrics shall be provided to managers and other stakeholders.
• Manage personnel and work closely across company job functions.
• Ability to look beyond the task at hand, anticipate challenges, and develop options to overcome them.
• Gain general knowledge of codes, relevant standards, and materials/metallurgy related to equipment and processes assigned.
• Effective interaction with multiple employees and managers to prioritize demands.
• Continuous improvement utilizing independent judgment to solve problems and have excellent organizational skills in order to effectively handle multiple ongoing tasks.
• Proactive participation in safety, environmental, and quality activities is expected to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee is expected to assist in developing colleagues through training, technical support mentoring, development of pilot operating equipment.

• Process Engineer experience provides an outstanding foundation on which to build a career.
• Process Engineers advance to opportunities such as Project Engineers and operations management.
• These assignments involve increasing responsibility and the rewards that go along with it, along with possible relocation opportunities.

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on‑site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company‑sponsored training and development resources, such as Linked In Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.