Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $80k-$110k FLSA: Exempt Schedule: Mon-Fri Location: South Bend, Indiana Travel: Limited to None

What We Will Expect From You

The Project Engineer will lead and coordinate plant projects including feasibility, scope, development, and execution in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. The role will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve plant reliability by addressing failure areas with projects and equipment upgrades, assist in optimizing planned turnarounds, and play a key part in envisioning, strategizing, and developing a plan to support the future of the site. This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Develop project execution plans and communicate the project plan to cross-functional teams.
• Lead and coordinate the development of projects including the profitable, reliable and on-time launch of projects.
• Develop project documentation and financial requests based on cost estimates, schedules, and ROI proposals for approval.

Responsibilities:

• Build technical bid packages for use in estimating project costs and execute projects within budget.
• Manage project costs to the approved budgeted amount and manage changes through the formal change order process.
• Develop project controls, prepare, and review equipment specifications, manage procurement needs and start up plans for projects.
• Ability to lead and resolve technical discussions and presentations including design reviews and technical meetings with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Develop strong working relationships along the manufacturing and engineering continuum and other key functional units.
• Facilitate root-cause analysis and provide engineering support to trouble shoot and identify solutions to resolve technical problems.
• Knowledge of project management guidelines and their applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, required
• MBA or Graduate Engineering Degree, preferred
• Plant level experience in one of the following industries required--Ethanol, Chemical, Refining Industry (involving distillation) or Agricultural processing
• 5+ years of project management experience in an industrial setting
• Chemical unit operations
• High technical proficiency including MS Office, and CAD
• General understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, blueprints, electrical schematics, PLC's, and chemicals
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions including operating manuals, procedures, and policies
• Strong organizational competencies and an attention to detail
• Manage priorities under pressure

Physical Demands:

• Must wear and maintain company required Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to: FR pants/ long-sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hard hat, safety-toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves
• Physically able to perform the following job essential functions, inclusive of but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, bending, walking long distances, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds, work at heights, continuous work in confined spaces, ascend/ descend/ work from: stairs/ladders/scaffolding.
• Must have the ability to work continuously in an environment inclusive of but not limited to: dust, loud noise(s), walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, outdoors, heat/cold, poorly illuminated areas.

What's In It For You

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
• 11 paid holidays
• 40 hrs sick
• Paid vacation time
• Company contribution of 3% safe harbor and 2 % profit sharing in accordance with the contribution and vesting schedule
• Advancement and bonus opportunities
• Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.

About Us

South Bend Ethanol, LLC, is the most recent plant acquisition. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio's second US production facility following the successful commissioning of its Nevada, IA plant. The site will be developed over the next three years incorporating Verbio's advanced engineering and operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern biorefinery at an estimated total investment of $230 million.

VERBIO SE (VERBIO), with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy in Germany and Europe. The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary, India, USA and Canada producing biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, bio-fertilizers and other high-value by-products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, all on an industrial scale. VERBIO concentrates on the use of internally developed innovative and efficient energy-saving production processes. With its innovative processes and highly efficient production plants, VERBIO is a technology leader in the biofuels market.

In January 2018, VERBIO SE formed its US subsidiary, VERBIO North America (VNA), with headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, USA. VNA plans to build, own, operate, and finance biofuel facilities across the United States and Canada.

Our Vision

Energy production from renewable resources is the key component of the world's future energy mix. Renewable raw materials have the potential to permanently replace fossil fuels and simultaneously solve the problem of surplus agricultural production in North America and elsewhere. It is VERBIO's goal to be a leader in 21st-century alternative green energy solutions. As we consolidate and expand our position as one of the world's leading biofuels producers, we will leverage our technologies and the value of agriculture to create renewable and sustainable solutions globally, while pursuing solid growth and responsible relationships with our stakeholders: farmers, customers, employees, shareholders, partners, researchers, consumers, governmental entities, and interest groups.

Our Mission

VERBIO North America is committed to the principle of sustainability and treats natural resources in a socially responsible and ethical manner. Using the latest in-house technologies, we are developing sustainable alternatives for a world that seeks to move away from fossil fuels. Our business model endeavors to ignite change and create platforms where the path to green energy is contagious. With our fuel cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels, we are showing the way forward in climate protection. With a vision for a greener future, we are building strong competence centers and competitive production facilities in various parts of the world, while our employees partner with farmers to safeguard the environment for current and future generations.

Our Approach

• Be creative, innovative, ethical, and fast in execution.
• Partner with agriculture to safeguard land and natural resources for future generations.
• Create enthusiasm around sustainability and renewable energy production.
• Empower employees to develop & execute upon big ideas.
• Be good citizens in our local & global communities.
• Never stop technological improvement.