Plant Engineer

About The Role The Plant Engineer for the Goodland Crush Plant is responsible for improving and optimizing our processes and managing capital projects. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues by utilizing engineering and project management skills to support operational improvements and ongoing construction projects. This position is responsible for identifying and helping to implement process improvements for production in all facets of operation through direct contributions of project development from conception through start‑up utilizing engineering and performance excellence principles to operate, troubleshoot, and improve chemical and mechanical processes. It also assists in managing day‑to‑day operations, tracking, and understanding department costs, yields, quality, and process performance. Job Responsibilities Identify process improvement opportunities, develop solutions, and lead the implementation of solutions. Conduct optimization assessments to identify existing and potential opportunities, propose solutions to improve performance primarily in the areas of energy, chemicals, product yields, and reliability. Identify safety and environmental needs and requirements, and ensure such considerations are included in the development and modification of facilities. Analyze existing processes for cost savings, reliability, and performance improvement opportunities. Interact with maintenance, controls, process, and quality personnel in planning for and the development of process improvements. Oversight of specific processes and projects. Assist in managing day‑to‑day operations, tracking, and understanding department costs, yields, quality, and process performance. About You B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Ag Preferred) or equivalent experience. 1+ years of experience in a food processing production environment or similar industry. Strong commitment to safety & quality. Demonstrated leadership and strong problem‑solving skills. Ability to look beyond the task at hand, anticipate challenges, and develop options to overcome them. Preferred Solvent or hexane experience. Experience in oilseed crush. #J-18808-Ljbffr