Process Engineer

Schedule: M-F with rotating on call duty

Travel: No Travel

• Lead fermentation strategies for the biorefinery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement to improve process control, quality yields, and reduce defects.
• Develop and use key measures that drive performance for each unit operation.
• Develop process improvement plans based on data and communicate information throughout the organization.
• Be part of the team that drives safety improvement and participate in the development of safety programs.
• Participate in equipment specification and procurement for the biorefinery and provide technical expertise.
• May be asked to facilitate investigations using techniques such a RCFA, FMCA, 5 why.
• Provide technical support during unplanned events and planned outages.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Minimum 3 years of process engineering experience in an industrial setting

• Must wear and maintain company required Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to: FR pants/ long-sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hard hat, safety-toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves
• Physically able to perform the following job essential functions, inclusive of but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, bending, walking long distances, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds, work at heights, continuous work in confined spaces, ascend/ descend/ work from: stairs/ladders/scaffolding.
• Must have the ability to work continuously in an environment inclusive of but not limited to: dust, loud noise(s), walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, outdoors, heat/cold, poorly illuminated areas.

• Contribute as a team member to develop the process for the biorefinery.
• Help support and develop Process Flow Diagrams and P&’s for the facility.
• Develop and participate in PSM programs and general safety programs.
• While in development, participate in engineering, procurement, and construction for the biorefinery.
• Participate in process PHA and PSM audits and own action items.
• Participate in planning and execution of plant commissioning activities.
• Participate in the development of the standard operating conditions of the facility and consequence of deviation.
• Understand and help develop material and energy balance.
• Management of site process engineering resources.

We offer competitive wages. Starting salary is based on candidate experience, education and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you’ll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 15 days of paid vacation time
  • 5 sick/personal days
• Company contribution of 3% safe harbor and 2 % profit sharing in accordance with the contribution and vesting schedule into a 401(k) account after 90 days.
• Career advancement and bonus opportunities
• Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check and drug test.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire.

Verbio North America reserves the right to change job descriptions and wage scales at their discretion based on market and company conditions. Positions will be filled based upon experience, prior work history, education, and competency.

Verbio North America is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in is application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s).

Verbio North America is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

Verbio North America makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.