Project Engineer-Osceola Foods - Osceola, IA

PROJECT ENGINEER - OSCEOLA FOODS LLC (OSCEOLA, IA)

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer employer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

• Participates in the development of new production processes and equipment.
• Thoroughly understands and practices the most current Hormel Engineering principles of effective Project Management.
• Directs the installation, start-up and debugging of highly sophisticated state-of-the-art production systems.
• Develops, prepares, and recommends appropriation requests for capital and annual maintenance projects.
• Recommends the use of outside contractors/suppliers and effectively coordinates their use to achieve project objectives.
• Sets up preventive maintenance schedules for new equipment and machinery to ensure up time and extended life.
• Utilizes principles of root cause analysis and reliability centered maintenance to solve complex problems.
• Supports expanded utilization of the company's Enterprise Asset Management System and its use as a key management information tool.
• Assists with Environmental Sustainability program implementation (including energy projects and environmental compliance activities).
• Assists with Process Safety Management (PSM)/Risk Management (RM) programs.

• A strong pattern of initiative and highly developed leadership skills.
• Proven problem-solving, decision-making, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and balance many tasks simultaneously.
• Strong working knowledge of basic computer applications with the ability to master EAMS software.
• Current or previously obtained CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) or ability to achieve certification in 18 months or less.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical field.
• Minimum three years' experience in a Maintenance Engineer, Staff Engineer, Industrial Engineer or similar engineering role
• Successful completion of leadership training course(s), such as Dale Carnegie or similar training.

Osceola, IA

• Day shift: 6:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday, weekends as needed
• Relocation is offered to eligible candidates.

Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, 401(k), stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

The base pay range for this position $93,400 to $130,800 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office location.

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