Carbs Technology Engineer

Tianjin

China

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

The Position

• The mission of the specialty ingredients technology center is to enable growth, innovation, and optimization while providing on-going process oversite and support through technology leadership. The technology engineer, under the guidance of a

technology manager, is responsible for leading optimization, innovation and capex portfolio management within an operating area. The technology engineer is a key partner and stakeholder in plant performance, should be a subject matter expert on processing systems and technology in their area, and is a core member of the operations leadership team. The technology engineer is a leader in collaboration with commercial teams and R&D on identifying and deploying new technologies and systems for the growth and improvement of our business.
Your Responsibilities

• CAPEX planning, prioritization and tracking. Active Participation in the portfolio management process.
• Guide and drive the technical scope for capex projects.
• Partner with operations leadership in the development of site capital budgeting
• Act as a super user of WAVE for oversight and managing the portfolio of initiatives within the region.
• Drive accountability of initiative and project execution
• Support the prioritization of the Project portfolio in cooperation with the Plant Manager, Business stakeholders, ADM COE pillars, and the Technology Director
• Support plant projects including the FEL process. This could also include oversight of contract engineers.
• Function as a manufacturing technology resource for plant operations leaders.
• Implement and track performance metrics to maintain or improve the effectiveness of operating assets.
• Develop process knowledge required to guide plant engineers in the optimization of unit operations and the achievement of production targets.
• Participate in the development of SOPs, MOC and commissioning for specialized equipment that is specified by the Technology group.
• Manage emergency support as needed.
• Assist plant personnel with the diagnosis of operational difficulties and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Actively participate in the operations performance management process
• Function as a champion to propose new technologies.
• Champion initiatives related to the design, development, implementation and maintenance of automation, process control and optimization applications.
• Drive a culture of Safety and Food Safety by partnering with operations teams on technology solutions.
• Proactively collaborate with all ADM Centers of Excellence to drive results.
• WAVE & Maximo/AFE follow up
• Support for the deviations
• Communication and sharing the knowledge & improvements with sister plants

Your Profile

• BS of Engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural or similar
• 5+ years of experience in a project or process engineering role in the food, Biofuels and Ag processing industries is preferred
• Operations leadership experience is preferred.
• Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others.
• Excellent communication and people skills for working with plant personnel and regional management.
• Willingness to spend time in plant areas – tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces.
• Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently
• Less than 10% travel

Skills: (Languages, computer skills etc.)

• Demonstrated problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a result focused approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team player with a propensity for collaboration
• Demonstrated strategic mindset.
• Self-motivated work habits and capable of prioritizing and balancing resources between multiple simultaneous initiatives.
• General knowledge of software applications and willingness to learn and utilize new applications as needed.
• Direct experience in applicable starch and sweetener manufacturing unit operations preferred, for example: fermentation, extraction, purification, concentration and separation processes, product blending and packing.
• Operational experience in agricultural manufacturing processes preferred, for example: Hard and soft seed extraction, Vegetable oil refining and Corn wet milling.
• Controls and plant automation knowledge or experience.

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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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