Engineer - Illinois Job Kankakee area,Illinois USA,Engineering

Engineer

The Engineer is responsible for the management of all operations at the farm (the facility), including cultivation, growth, work flow, data collection, prime awardee staff coordination of responsibilities, safety, environmental, maintenance, repairs, operating procedures and practices.

This position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for research, development, design, testing, automation, and operation. These approaches will be applied for algae cultivation and processing as well as manufacturing of equipment and instrumentation for algae facilities. With consultative direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and solutions for designated investigations or projects.

Functioning in an advisory or leadership role participates in the planning and oversight of the successful resolution and implementation of scientific problems and provides direction and guidance to professional and support staff. Formulates technical plans, typically multi-year, for solution development, documentation, and deployment of the scientific or technical solutions. Evaluates the integration of the solution within the overall scientific environment;

and responsible for planning and overseeing documentation, testing, maintenance, and technical updates. Represents the company as a prime technical contact on assigned problems or projects with exceptional knowledge and a national reputation in the area of specialization. Assists in the recruitment process for professional and support staff. Motivates, and develops professional and support staff. Anticipates future scientific needs and develops new or expands existing business opportunities.

Recognized to possess authoritative knowledge on the concepts, principles and methods in their specific field of engineering or science.

Essential Functions:

Collaborates with Company management on the goals and objectives for the facility

Coordinates the facility schedule for production, testing, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and modifications with other technical and management staff

Schedules staffing and manages the resources at the facility to accomplish the production, research and development objectives

Manages the procurement, storage, and use of consumables and other materials needed for operation of the facility

Anticipates and evaluates improvements in the process, operating procedures, controls, data collection, data reporting, equipment design, workflow, staffing plans, safety protocols, environmental at the facility

Formulates, plans, and guides the development of innovative and practical solutions to advanced technical or scientific problems

Anticipates and evaluates future project or scientific needs, design system components, and modifications to accomplish technical goals

Provides the focal point for tours of the facility and communications with government regulatory agencies

Determines annual and multi-year technical objectives for designated investigations or projects

Acts as prime technical expert or consultant for the assigned investigations or projects.

Directs and allocates technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives.

Perform thorough research to understand concepts that contribute to design, experiments, and operation; conduct experimental testing; analyze and document experimental results

Design, specify, and document experiments, equipment, and processes including process design, mass and energy balance, equipment and line sizing, process control and instrumentation

Lead fabrication and operations including building, installation, operation troubleshooting, analyzing, and repairing analytical, test, and production equipment and systems.

Identify, diagnose, and propose solutions to issues or problems with processes or equipment

Publishes and presents technical papers and abstracts and participates in internal and external technical program reviews

Develops new and expanding business opportunities

Contribute proposal planning and write sections of proposals for research and development grants

Interacts with co-workers,…