Process Engineer

What makes this a great opportunity?

Role Responsibilities

•    Routine analysis of process parameters, production reports & laboratory data.
•    Optimize production processes and troubleshooting procedures.
•    Evaluate process performance addressing deficiencies, identifying improvements opportunities.
•    Optimize Efficiencies, waste reduction & Conversion Cost
•    Control Chemicals and Additives used within the process to optimize Cost.
•    Full Ownership of Compliant Pro and Control Documents for the Distillery Department
•    Work within assigned capital budget to prioritize implementation of projects.
•    Directly lead ISO and 5 S initiatives within the distillery department
•    Direct Supervisors and other Team members in implementing HACCP, Protect the Castle and GMP Programs
•    Lead Production Team in Root Cause Analysis & Process Troubleshooting
•    Benchmarking inside/outside industry standards regarding Process Performance, Safety, Sustainability & Energy Usage
•    Lead and coordinate between the laboratory testing and operating needs 
•    Lead in evaluation in new methods of grain conversion, fermentation, yeast propagation, CO2 Capture, CIP, Distillation
•    Lead departmental objectives to achieve targets and savings. 
•    Ensure measuring equipment used in the department are properly calibrated according to the IMS documentation.
•    Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications.
•    Write technical reports and analysis to support design submissions.
•    Management of deliverables and project execution
•    Lead Process & utilities designs upgrades and improvements
•    Work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams
•    Maintain detailed understanding of local codes and standards applicable to industry and projects.
•    Lead and Manage in-house Projects and Capital Projects Implementation
•    Knowledge of post-implementation continuous improvement efforts and methodology
•    Lead and Manage the Value Engineering of fluid and bulk materials handling processes including preparation 

Qualifications

•    B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering.
•    Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Leading & Supervising Production Teams in food and beverage with 2 years focused on Process Improvement and Continuous Development Projects within the industry. 
•    Proficiency in Analyzing laboratory results. 
•    Proficiency in SOP, LOTO and Documents Control
•    Computer literate – Microsoft Office, SAP, Compliant Pro, SCADA
•    Strong attention to detail with ability to deliver under pressure. 
•    Strong leadership, relationship management, and organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledge
•    Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
•    Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, listening and interpersonal with the ability to transfer knowledge to others.
•    Versatility in disciplines other than the one academically trained – Mechanical and Electrical of process flow diagrams, heat and material balances and P&IDs