Production Engineer

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments.
• Ability to demonstrate a basic and continuously increasing understanding the Glycerin Refining Line 1, or Vegetable Oil Refining Line 2, and the associated utility systems within the processing production areas, including formal testing and evaluation procedures.
• Have a thorough understanding of and be able to apply Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures to engineering projects and production sites.
• Have a thorough understanding of and be able to apply Good Manufacturing Practices and understand how they affect maintenance and production.
• Perform duties in accordance with SOPs, Food Safety, and GMP compliance.
• Able to assist in troubleshooting problems and making emergency repairs as needed (including weekends and/or nights).

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Ag Systems Technology, or relevant field.
• Interest/experience in food processing plant, biodiesel, ethanol, or manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Physical abilities to include the ability to lift 50 lbs (23 Kg), able to climb several flights of stairs and not affected by heights.
• Must have operating knowledge and mechanical aptitude for operating and maintaining pumps, motors, valves, heat exchangers, heaters, and other processing or utility equipment.
• Act with humility, honesty, integrity, and a commitment to safety.
• Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the facility.