Job Description

Technology Engineer - Mankato, MN
This is an exempt-level position

The NA Oilseeds Refinery Technology Engineer is part of the Oilseeds Technology Center along with several Subject Matter Experts who support the oilseeds operations in the refining, bleaching, hydrogenation, interesterification, and deodorizing processes and reports to the Director of Refinery Operations—NA Oilseeds.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the regional refinery and biodiesel technical areas.
• Collaborate with operations, other technical centers and R&D teams to drive optimum production and yields while minimizing unnecessary costs and losses.
• Assist with the development and execution of the initiative pipeline.
• Provide technical and operations support in aligning technologies for NA refineries.
• Support ADM’s Best in Class performance goals for Oilseeds Operations through the optimization of current processes and technologies and the introduction of new processes and technologies.
• Travel requirements—commitment to travel 25%

Education/Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical) or appropriate Agribusiness-related specialization is required.
• Practical, hands-on experience working with oilseed refining processes is required.
• 5 + years of progressive experience in a variety of roles in operations and technical leadership
• A consistent track record of driving continuous improvement and change management
• Strong and practical refining process knowledge (hands-on production experience)
• Prior project management experience involving complex technical work and aligning multiple stakeholders across various business segments.
• Strong attitude to keep people safe through driving excellence in process and personnel safety in daily operations, maintenance, and projects.

Personal Characteristics

• Proven technical track record leading standardization and innovation
• Technically adept and comfortable communicating and leading cross-functionally across all levels of the organization.
• Intellectually curious, energetic with a positive attitude and credible executive presence
• Team player, with an open, honest, and direct approach.
• Results-oriented, process owner, accountable for making decisions.
• Must have a “roll up your sleeves” work ethic.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards in every aspect.
• Highly organized, with excellent project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as the ability to make effective presentations

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.
​Hiring Manager- Scott Smith ​
Recruiter- Carol Jones

City

Mankato

State

MN - Minnesota

Location Country

United States

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.

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:

$104,100.00 - $195,300.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan