**93553BR** **Job Title:** Project Engineer - Decatur, IL **Department/Function:** Engineering **Job Description:** **Project Engineer – Decatur, IL** ADM Decatur, East plant This is a full time, exempt position **Position Summary:** ADM is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the management of capital projects to drive growth and improve operations throughout the Specialty Ingredients division. The Project Engineer will oversee the design and implementation of capital projects as required to meet the needs of the growing Nutrition business. This includes identifying/evaluating project opportunities, requesting authorization for projects, as well as managing a broad range of responsibilities for complex capital projects thru the project phases of Identification, Definition, Design, Execution, and Evaluation. As a member of the plant team, this colleague will have the opportunity to utilize engineering skills to improve operations including reliability, yields, and cost reductions throughout all the North American Specialty Ingredient locations. **Job Responsibilities:** + Ensure stewardship of viable capital projects from inception to commissioning + Effective management of personnel and resources to balance schedules, budgets, and scope/quality of projects + Provide oversight of equipment and contractor personnel during the course of projects by working in the field on a daily basis + Written and verbal communication of project activities and key metrics shall be provided to managers and other stakeholders + Develop requests for proposals, equipment sizing, equipment utility lists, detail P&ID’s, and other front end engineering tasks + Proactively participate in safety, environmental, quality, and production processes in order to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures + Assist in developing operating procedures and training production personnel on unit operations for start-up + Maintain an awareness of industry trends and investigate the means by which projects can be improved, implemented, and managed - this includes capturing lessons learned and developing best practices ensuring compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures + Develop colleagues through training, technical support, and mentoring opportunities. **Job Requirements:** + Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related discipline + Minimum 3 years in construction area or production are at vegetable oil / proteins extraction plants experience, PSM experience a plus + Must be able to apply engineering competencies to practical real world situations + Colleague will design processing systems and equipment required for the production of food grade products + General knowledge of codes, relevant standards, and materials/metallurgy related to processing equipment + Knowledge of industrial chemical and food production plant processes and related systems such as: pressure vessels, reactors, distillation, spray drying, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, dry powder technologies, utilities, packaging, and other unit operations is desired + Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills are necessary to be a valued colleague in the team. Interpersonal skills employed include handling conflict, motivating personnel, as well as instructing/training/mentoring less experienced engineers. The candidate must be able to effectively interact with multiple employees and managers throughout multiple locations. + The candidate must be able to continuously improve utilizing independent judgment to solve problems and have excellent organizational skills in order to effectively handle multiple ongoing tasks. + Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage personnel, budgets, schedules, and other resources. + Excellent communication skills – both oral and detailed written are needed to be effective in this position. + General knowledge of software systems such as PI, Maximo, Microsoft Office applications (Project, Excel, Word, and SharePoint), and AutoCAD. **Physical Demands:** + Employee will work in a plant environment and is expected to initiate work based on general instructions from management. + The physical requirements of the job requires ability to climb stairs, lift 50 pounds, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, computer work, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, working adjusted hours, and working as instructed. + Prompt attendance is a must. + Employees working at the Specialty Ingredient locations are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. + If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. **'AJCIND'** REF:93553BR **Req/Job ID:** 93553BR **City:** Decatur **State:** IL - Illinois **Ref ID:** \#LI-CJ1 **:** **About ADM** At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#IncludingYou** Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) **:** **Benefits and Perks** Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: + **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). + **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. + **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: + Paid time off including paid holidays. + Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. + Tuition assistance. + Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. **:** Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between: **:** $76,100.00 - $142,700.00 **Salaried Incentive Plan:** The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus