Project Engineer

Operational since 2001, Dakota Ethanol in Wentworth, SD produces more than 90 million gallons of ethanol annually. The company also produces distillers grains and non-food grade corn oil, providing a feed source for local livestock producers or the biodiesel industry. Dakota Ethanol is owned and operated by Lake Area Corn Processors, LLC, which is comprised of more than 1,000 members, the majority of whom are South Dakota farmers. Dakota Ethanol is committed to being a strong partner in the local community, a key player in the regional economy and a leader in South Dakota’s ethanol industry.

What you get to do!

The Project Engineer is responsible for the creation, development, and execution of safety, cost out, improvement and capacity projects for the ethanol manufacturing facility of Dakota Ethanol, LLC. The employee will lead and participate in audits and inspections, incident investigations, and will ensure corrective actions are implemented when needed. The employee will lead continuous improvements efforts to achieve zero safety and environmental incidents promoting world class excellence.

What you get to do!

Operations and Grains

• • Provide training, monitor for effectiveness, make revisions, and support implementation of improvements.
  • Review current and new equipment and process technology.
  • Evaluate PPE usage for job specific tasks and implement standardized work instructions.
  • Lead and direct audits throughout the facility.
  • Lead MOC review for new and modified operations and/or equipment for compliance.
  • Maintain working relationships with DE employees, vendors, and contractors.
  • Maintain and lead improvements to enhance performance for required elements of the PSM and site-specific safety programs.
  • Participate and/or Lead Root Cause and Problem Elimination activities with regards to safety and near miss incidents.
  • Generate, review, and maintain documents and files.
  • Schedule, coordinate and participate in project maintenance meetings promoting a world class culture.
  • Strong understanding of ANSI and OSHA standards.
  • Daily oversight of plant water treatment.

Engineering & Water Treatment Operations

• • Collect and validate data for project execution.
  • Participate in plant inspections, engineering reviews and other activities as needed throughout the facility, track and document completion of corrective actions.
  • Monitor Water Treatment key performance indicators
  • Assist with plant process monitoring
  • Manage and coordinate contractors during project execution.
  • Lead project development efforts in a manner that promotes continuous improvement, capacity increases and reduction of the Company Carbon Intensity.

What you need to have!

• • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; emphasis on Process Support or Project Management.
  • 3-7 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing facility desired.
  • Experience developing, implementing, and managing sustainable strategies and programs in a wide spectrum of process and improvement projects.
  • A thorough knowledge of government, safety and engineering regulations.
  • Ability to lead, motivate and influence with and without direct authority.
  • Commitment to and passion for safety; able to identify and execute on improvement opportunities.
  • A people-oriented leader who will regularly interact with personnel at all organizational levels expressing a high degree of motivation.
  • Desire to continue to develop knowledge and skills.
  • Strong desire for continuous improvement
  • Experience with RCPE or RCCA problem solving approach.
  • Project management and organizational skills.

Time will be spent in a temperature-controlled office-based environment at the manufacturing facility.  Ability to sit for long periods of time.  Able to view computer screen for lengths at a time.  Time will be spent in the plant.  All types of chemical industry equipment are used in the plant to include, but not limited to fermentation vessels, jet cookers, agitators, mixing and milling equipment, distillation columns, centrifuges and distributive control systems.  May be exposed to loud noises, wet and humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, extreme hot and cold depending on weather conditions.  Must be able to speak and listen clearly. Fine visual acuity to read for accuracy. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally.  Ability to work from elevated surfaces.

What you get from us!

Dakota Ethanol offers an excellent compensation and a $2,000 NEW HIRE BONUS plus benefits package: health insurance, Flex Spending Account, dental, 401k with company match, PTO & paid holidays,100% company paid group life insurance/AD&D/short-term & long-term disability, AFLAC and a team environment!

If this is an excellent fit for you to join us near Wentworth, SD, apply with us!

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