RNG Technology Engineer - Decatur, IL

Job Description

RNG Technology Engineer - Decatur, IL

The Technology Engineer, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) will apply engineering principles to new and existing facilities with tasks ranging from process design to the evaluation/implementation of new technologies.

The person in this position will be responsible for our global RNG footprint. They will ensure RNG systems are designed, built, operated, and maintained for optimal safety and productivity performance.

ADM's operations currently produce RNG from wastewater processes in Canada and the U.S., and we continue exploration of expanding our RNG production capabilities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Display a dedication to lead, develop and support safety and promote a safety culture; promote continuous process safety improvement
• Ensure maximum productivity from online RNG assets; identify bottlenecks in process and develop and execute engineered solutions
• Benchmark the location versus internal and external best-available technologies and drive improvements
• Develop and maintain a 5-year project portfolio to include capital budgeting and execution in cooperation with Operations and Commercial Leadership
• Provide technical evaluation and engineering for new RNG projects
• Develop SOPs and perform on-site training to operating teams
• Establish reliability programs for the RNG assets
• Explore, propose and/or champion new process technologies and equipment suppliers
• Assist plant operations in solving applicable technical problems
• Support the facility in setting up goals
• Work closely with company subject matter experts on the implementation of innovative approaches to plant operation and maintenance
• Act as a resource for plant process engineers through coaching, mentoring, and conducting training sessions

Required Skills:

• Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others
• Strong knowledge of a variety of process unit operations; some examples include: anaerobic digestion, pressure swing absorption, acid gas scrubbing, and reactors
• Experience with optimization/analytical processes and tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant engineers and management
• Working knowledge of common process drawings and documentation, such as P&IDs and control narratives
• Willingness to spend time in plant areas - tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and move through close spaces
• Ability to work effectively on a team, as well as independently, while traveling to remote plant locations
• High level of motivation and results-oriented way of working

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Production Manufacturing or other related field

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience with plant process systems

Desired Experience:

• Process or Project Engineering

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ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance may be available for this opportunity.

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