Technology Engineer - Decatur, IL

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Engineering

Job Description

Technology Engineer, Program Aurora – North America
This is an exempt level position

Position Summary:
The Technology Engineer will apply engineering principles to new and existing facilities with tasks ranging from process design to the evaluation/implementation of new technologies. The primary purpose of the position is to ensure the specific definition and design to support plant automation modernization and ensure alignment with ADM standards, best practices, and design standardization across all plants within Oilseeds.
This is a key position for successful implementation of the roll-out of a high-profile global project. The ADM Modernization Program [Program Aurora] is an ADM Operations Initiative to modernize our strategic facilities through Automation and Optimization. Utilizing technology and ADM expertise, we will reduce unplanned downtime, support safety initiatives, increase OEE and standardize our processes across our business units. The Program is an enabler for ADM’s Digital Transformation.
This position will support multiple locations throughout North America and require up to 20% of time spent travelling to those locations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides technical requirements for process operability in automation solution.
• Provides appropriate ADM standards and best practices for equipment specifications and process design & layout.
• Evaluates Class of Plant to meet project objectives and drives process design to the lowest cost option (Minimum Technical Solution) to deliver project objectives.
• Participates in alignment of project scope, reviews engineering and construction proposals and approves project technical documentation for their area of technical expertise.
• Participate in weekly meetings for critical info, decisions, risks, and issues
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate project risks, issues, and decisions needed.
• Participates in development of control narratives to meet project objectives.
• Gatekeeper / Owner of appropriate technical documents, especially P&IDs.
• Provides appropriate technical requirements and project scope technical inputs
• Leads, Participates and provides input for cross-functional review and approval of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
• Reviews and approves project budget and schedule for their area of expertise.
• Reviews, approves and participates in commissioning/start-up plan for their area of expertise.
• Participates in all appropriate project team meetings, risks workshops and other project related meetings.
• Participates in all FAT software testing and technology training, both as student and as mentor.
• Participates, provides input, and approves financial calculations and benchmarks of performance.
• Participates as process SME to ensure automation integrator fully understands how ADM would like the process to operate.
• Collaborate with the appropriate COE’s to ensure alignment of technology.
• Explore, propose and/or champion new process technologies and equipment suppliers.
• Work within the Global Technology Center to standardize operations, share standard methodologies and implement new technologies.
• Assist plant operations in solving applicable technical problems.

• Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others.
• Strong knowledge of a variety of process unit operations in Oilseeds. Some examples include: extraction, extrusion, evaporation, drying, grinding and centrifugation.
• Experience with optimization/analytical processes and automation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant engineers and management.
• Working knowledge of common process drawings and documentation, such as P&IDs and control narratives.
• Willingness to spend time in plant areas.
• Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently while traveling to remote plant locations.
• High level of motivation and results-oriented way of working.

• Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Engineering, Automation Control Systems, Food Processing, Production Manufacturing, or Technology.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with plant operations/process systems.

• Operations supervision and/or Process/Project Engineer.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$72,900.00 - $136,200.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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