At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.
Based in Blair, Nebraska, the Senior Project Engineer is an individual contributor reporting to the Engineering & Technology Manager. This person is responsible for engineering efforts in both the lactic acid and lactates plants and will manage a myriad of capital projects with budgets ranging between $25k to $2MM.
Requirements:
- Produce accurate capital investment estimates and savings/return evaluations by incorporating various financial scenarios to provide a strong basis for decision making.
- Develop the stage gate details for projects to control risk, balanced with the upfront cost to minimize losses due to unfavorable projects.
- Utilize best practices of project management throughout the team to efficiently implement projects.
- Lead contract negotiations for the purchase of equipment or contractor services.
- Execute projects on time and within budget as outlined in capital requests, while establishing clear schedules and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for each project.
- Implement best practices of safety management for the Corbion project team and the construction contractors.
- Manage project closure and capitalization to the support the business’ capital Finance structure.
- Coordinate with QA, Technology, and Operations and Maintenance to assure training of operators and staff, maintainability, safety, quality and operability as a part of every project.
- Executes QESH standards per defined roles and responsibilities to ensure personal and product safety and quality.
- Performs within the guidelines of all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Security measures, Housekeeping, Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP), all quality, regulatory, environmental, safety and health guidelines and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in managing capital projects, preferably in a food manufacturing environment
- Proficient use of project management strategies and a proven history of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Understanding of federal and local codes & regulations and good engineering practices
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, team environment and work well as both an independent contributor and in a team atmosphere
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Project. AutoCAD, SAP, and other engineering software tools preferred but not required
- Working knowledge of process safety strategies including process hazard analyses (PHAs) and management of change (MOC) preferred
Physical Demands:
The work is performed mainly in the General Office Environment and Plant Operations Areas where PPE is required. Through the course of a typical shift, an individual in this position will perform the following activities:
- Lifting materials up to 20 lbs (rarely)
- Walking, standing, taking stairs (frequently)
- Bending, stooping, kneeling/squatting (occasionally)
- Reach outward, reach overhead % (rarely)
- Sitting (frequently)
- Ability to handle warm temperatures when in processing areas (occasionally)
About Corbion
Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2023, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,443.8 million and had a workforce of 2,727 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com
Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.
Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.
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