Biodiesel Technology Engineer-North America Region

ADM is a global leader in agricultural origination and processing, human and animal nutrition, and sustainable solutions. The Biodiesel Technology Engineer will support biodiesel manufacturing operations by optimizing processes, advancing technology, troubleshooting systems, and driving safety, reliability, quality, efficiency, and sustainability improvements across production facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead process safety and continuous improvement initiatives
• Benchmark facility performance against best-in-class biodiesel technologies
• Develop and maintain technology and capital project portfolios
• Evaluate and champion new process technologies and equipment
• Support advanced process control and digital optimization projects
• Provide technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis support
• Coach and mentor engineers and operations personnel
• Frequent travel (up to 50%) is required

Requirements:

• Knowledge of biodiesel production technologies including esterification, pretreatment, purification, glycerin recovery, distillation, and reaction and separation processes
• Strong process engineering, data analysis, and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated experience working with computer programs including CAD, Aspen, Excel
• Working knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs, and control narratives
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to work through technical and organizational challenges with patience and professionalism, while applying lessons learned from setbacks and failures to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Renewable Fuels Technology, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in industrial process manufacturing, process engineering, or technology roles is required
• Frequent travel (up to 50%) is required
• Five (5) or more years of experience is preferred
• Experience in biodiesel, renewable fuels, vegetable oil processing, refining, or chemicals industry in a continuous manufacturing environment is preferred