Power Process Engineer -

ADM - Decatur, GA

Full-time

Decatur, GA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Power Process Engineer is a vital member of the North America Engineering and Technology Center located at ADM's Decatur, Illinois Ag-Processing Complex. This role is part of a specialized team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) dedicated to driving excellence within ADM's manufacturing system. As a Power Process Engineer, you will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and other SMEs throughout the organization, focusing primarily on the utilities sector. Your main responsibility will be to develop and implement utility improvement strategies and technologies across all campus functions, with a particular emphasis on ADM's utility-scale cogeneration facility. In this position, you will leverage your technical, strategic, and organizational expertise to assist a multi-disciplinary team in managing critical mechanical utility assets throughout their lifecycle. Your work will be instrumental in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of existing systems while providing technical and strategic support for modernization and improvement initiatives. As a recognized leader in your field, you will collaborate with local, regional, and global teams to ensure continuity and consistency of service across various manufacturing locations. Key responsibilities include leading and supporting ADM's safety policies, maintaining ownership of the energy balance model for utility-scale cogeneration of electricity and steam, and providing engineering leadership to resolve complex problems. You will also support ADM's Sustainability and Conservation Goals, act as a Utilities SME during capital project development and design reviews, generate equipment specifications, and research modern technologies that enhance efficiency and optimization. Additionally, you will evaluate system and equipment failures, perform fieldwork, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and provide technical support and training as needed. Documentation and updates for the Front End Loading (FEL) process and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will also be part of your responsibilities, along with routine work around boiler systems with elevated temperatures and pressures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support ADM safety policies.
• Lead in utility technology, strategy, and coordination.
• Maintain ownership of energy balance model for utility-scale cogeneration of electricity and steam.
• Provide engineering leadership to resolve complex problems.
• Support and drive progress on ADM's Sustainability and Conservation Goals.
• Act as Utilities SME as part of a capital project development and design review team.
• Generate equipment specifications.
• Research and promote modern technologies that improve efficiency and increase optimization.
• Evaluate system/equipment failures and collaborate to determine root cause.
• Perform field work facilitating and directing internal company and contracted personnel.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple disciplines and various levels of management.
• Provide technical support and training to others when necessary.
• Provide updates and documentation for FEL (Front End Loading) process and SOP/Guidelines.
• Work around boiler systems with elevated temperatures and pressures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong safety knowledge and understanding of Cogen/Boiler house and utility operations.
• Ability to explain and drive compliance with SOPs and safe work practices.
• Ability to explain and drive compliance with all jurisdictional code requirements.
• Ability to recognize, assess, and provide opportunities for energy efficiency and optimization.
• Full understanding of the principles of operation of water treatment, combustion, electrical generation and distribution, cooling tower, and compressed air.
• Ability to interpret flow diagrams and P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in ADM PE, FEL, and WAVE systems.
• Personally committed to working safely and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and positive interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed independent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
• Excellent organizational skills, able to effectively handle multiple ongoing tasks.
• Continuous process improvement mindset driving best practices and reliability.
• Task-oriented and self-motivated, able to function without direct supervision.