Plant Engineer

Our client is seeking a Plant Engineer to support daily operations and drive capital investments and continuous improvement initiatives at a dry-mill ethanol facility. This position will focus on optimizing production efficiency, improving plant performance, managing engineering projects, and supporting safe, consistent operations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute capital projects and process improvements to increase efficiency, production, and profitability
• Monitor production KPIs, analyze operating data, and identify opportunities to improve yields, uptime, and resource utilization
• Partner with production leadership to coordinate shift operations, establish performance expectations, and maintain operational consistency
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, engineering drawings, and process documentation
• Lead Process Safety Management activities, including management of change, safety reviews, hazard analysis, and incident investigations
• Support regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, and FSMA requirements
• Coordinate maintenance shutdown planning, project scheduling, and operational resource allocation
• Assist with employee training, performance management, and ongoing operational improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required
• Strong understanding of chemical, food, or fuel manufacturing processes required
• Capital project management experience required, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence teams
• Minimum 2 years of dry-mill ethanol plant operations experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, database development, data analysis, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Experience with process modeling software, including Aspen or ChemCAD, preferred
• Familiarity with pressure vessels, relief systems, ASME standards, and API guidelines preferred
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels