Process Engineer - Colby, WI

About the position

The Colby Plant is seeking a process engineer with the skills to improve and optimize our processes. As a member of the Colby Plant production team, this colleague will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues by utilizing engineering skills to support operational excellence and new product development efforts. This position is responsible for process improvements for production in all facets of operation through direct contributions of project development from conception though start-up utilizing engineering and performance excellence principles to operate, troubleshoot, and improve chemical and mechanical processes. It is also responsible for reviewing and understanding department costs, yields, quality, and process performance. This position provides an opportunity for a new engineer to join the plant management team and have a positive impact on the success of our business. Process engineers gain first hand exposure to leadership of employees, equipment trouble-shooting and dealing with the myriad of challenges faced routinely.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities and Lead the Focused Improvement efforts in their area.
• Identifies safety and environmental needs and requirements, and insures such considerations are included in the development and modification of facilities.
• Analyzes existing processes for cost savings, reliability, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Interacts with maintenance, controls, process, and quality personnel in planning for and the development of process improvements.
• Training and mentoring other colleagues.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent (desired).
• 2-5 years of plant operations experience (desired).
• Demonstrated problem solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to look beyond the task at hand, anticipate challenges, and develop options to overcome them.
• Gain general knowledge of codes, relevant standards, and materials/metallurgy related to equipment and processes assigned.
• Effective interaction with multiple employees and managers to prioritize demands.
• Continuous improvement utilizing independent judgment to solve problems and have excellent organizational skills in order to effectively handle multiple ongoing tasks.
• Proactive participation in safety, environmental, and quality activities is expected to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Willingness to travel for Bushnell location projects.