Process Engineer

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Requisition Number: 126777

Job Location :
Robinson, IL - onsite

Position Summary
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The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a non-union facility producing products such as Pay Day, Heath, Skor, Milk Duds, Whoppers, Reese’s Pieces, and Mounds & Almond Joy in a high-speed, complex manufacturing environment.

The Plant Process Engineer’s primary function is to ensure that the plant’s processing systems are fully capable and highly reliable to support the conversion of raw materials to finished, unpackaged product, while adhering to production schedules, OEE targets, food safety, and key quality attributes.

• Provide oversight of all aspects of the processing systems at the Robinson plant

• Provide strong technical leadership and support to plant operations and maintenance staff in troubleshooting, root cause analysis & countermeasures, and optimization of existing process systems.

• Manage capital projects up to $7,000,000 to support asset renovation (restoration and modernization), increased capacity, or new production capability.
• Responsible for developing manufacturing feasibility assessments, capital cost estimates, functional user specifications, process system design (PFD’s, P&’s, GA’s, and Piping Isometrics), sourcing plans, equipment & construction bid packages, competitive bid analysis, equipment selection criteria, project schedules & timelines, operator & maintenance training, and project closure documentation.

• Ensure that plant drawings (PFD’s, P&’s, GA’s, Piping Isometrics, and Single Line Electrical) are accurate and up to date.
• Decommissioned assets are properly accounted for and disposed of.
• Maintenance CMMS is updated with new equipment numbers, PM’s, equipment manuals, and spare parts.
• Commissioning (IQ, OQ, GMP cleaning, and PQ) documentation and requirements are completed.
• Project validation and closure documentation is complete.

• Quarterly domestic travel (approx. 3 days) and international travel (approx. 5 days) to conduct equipment reviews and factory assessment tests (FAT’s) at vendor locations. A company credit card will be provided to cover travel-related expenses.

• A combination of knowledge, experience, and proficiencies in the food or pharmaceutical industries & process systems that are applicable to the Hershey manufacturing processes, construction practices, food safety standards, and government codes & regulations to provide best in class manufacturing practices and a competitive business advantage.
• A combination of knowledge and experience in design, specification, application, installation, commissioning, start-up and training for process related capital projects. Knowledge and experience should include PFD, P&, and GA development, GMP requirements, unit operations (batching, heat transfer, mass balance, ingredient and product transfer & conveyance, CIP process, temperature & pressure system controls, and utilities (steam, compressed air, HVAC, water, and electrical).
• Sound judgment providing technical analyses, developing alternatives & recommendations (cost estimates, feasibility studies, specifications, and interpretation of requirements). Understanding and proficiency in the development of engineering solutions with the ability to effectively communicate and build consensus in a cross-functional environment with increasingly complex and fast paced projects.
• Ability to communicate and develop relationships with OEM vendors, contractors, internal customers, and all levels of management within the Hershey Company.
• Ability to participate in cross-functional troubleshooting teams to diagnose root cause issues and provide countermeasures for resolution.
• Provide the appropriate level of mentoring and training to team members as well as our manufacturing customer base.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment with limited supervision.
• Strong leadership & interpersonal skills and demonstrated willingness to accept new & challenging assignments.
• Excell…