Process Engineer
Company: J.R. Simplot
Location: Pocatello
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held
organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and
agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true
farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of
agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant
sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial
product development, and distribution.SummaryWorks under the
direction of the Engineering Manager with a focus on plant/process
support, process optimization objectives and departmental research.
This position will contribute to the company's efficiency, profits,
growth and environmental compliance, by providing assistance with
the various plant process areas within the Don Plant Facility.
Chemical engineering knowledge and principles shall be applied to
assist with process optimization and new product development
support at the production facilities. Will be assigned the
responsibility for planning, organizing, setting up, executing, and
reporting results for experiments, pilot testing and plant trials
that support engineering, manufacturing and technology project
objectives. May be assigned to work semi-independently to organize
and manage research, plant/process support and process optimization
projects with approval, guidance, and mentoring from the
Engineering Manager.Key Responsibilities Performs process
engineering requiring knowledge and application of chemical
engineering principles Developing, documenting and
directing/executing experiments, sampling or test protocols.
Generating and monitoring operating procedures and test plans. Must
be able to direct bench, pilot or plant trial testing, assimilate
and calculate obtained data, and produce meaningful final reports
to provide information for engineering supervisors and key
stakeholders Will support the development of new or modified
components, products, manufacturing processes, materials and
equipment Cross functional communication between production,
maintenance, engineering, safety and environmental departments
Participates within teams in establishing the appropriate designs,
engineering and execution processes Use computer-assisted
engineering software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
Contributes to the communication of project updates to senior
management and key stakeholders Responsible for preparing and
gaining alignment on engineering proposals, feasibility studies and
vendor/construction packages Responsible for tracking KPIs relevant
to designated process areas and reporting variances back to
production stakeholders and engineering management on a regular
frequency Engagement in and facilitation of Root Cause Analysis
exercises tied to production, safety or environmental Provides
support to staff members as needed Must be willing to travel to
various production facilities on a project to project basis which
could require anywhere from 10-30 days on the road on an annual
basis. Analyzes the quality of fertilizer products, raw materials,
and intermediate process streams
Initiates and oversees Management of Change (MOC) protocols for any
relevant process, equipment or instrumentation changesTypical
Education Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering from a
nationally accredited 4-year college or universityRelevant
Experience Minimum 2+ years related experience and/or training 10+
years related experience and/or training preferred Must be able to
perform basic material and energy balances Experience with lab
and/or pilot plants preferred Knowledge in Microsoft applications
including Word, Excel, Project and Power Point required. Experience
with AFT Fathom and REFPROP preferred but not required Experience
with Phosphate Fertilizer Production, Ammonia, and/or Sulfuric Acid
is preferred but not required Time management for efficient project
completion Strong attention to detail Self-motivated with the
ability to work in a team environmentOther InformationCandidate
must be willing to spend time in an industrial plant/process
operations where exposure to process noise, large operating
equipment and machinery, and hazardous chemicals exists as well as
be able to work in a process lab setting as needed. This profile is
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of those in
this job classification.Job Requisition ID:17259Travel
Required:Less than 10%Location(s):ABW Don Plant -
PocatelloCountry:United States**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud
to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental
disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or
veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
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Keywords: J.R. Simplot, Idaho Falls , Process Engineer, Engineering , Pocatello, Idaho
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