Chief Ethanol is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This position will manage continuous improvement projects of various sizes while assisting with daily operations as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple capital and continuous improvement projects simultaneously.
- Coordinate projects with Production, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, Commodities and other areas to ensure a successful outcome.
- Work with and supervise external contractors.
- Provide scheduling for projects to reduce interference with overall plant operation.
- Assist with production and maintenance issues as needed including troubleshooting problems.
- Define and update preventative maintenance program for all equipment
- Define and update mechanical integrity program and associated inspection and testing procedures for all equipment
- Maintain and update in-plant P & ID documentation and plant drawings.
- Develop plant optimization projects to reduce downtime, increase productivity, etc.
Qualifications and Skill Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related degree.
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Degree from ABET accredited institution or equivalent
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Minimum of 5 years experience in Mechanical Engineering and/or Project Management
The Company:
Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,200 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.
A subsidiary of Chief Industries, Chief Ethanol Fuels, Inc. was Nebraska’s first dry-mill ethanol plant and remains committed to producing renewable fuel and high-quality feed today. The plant is a continuous flow Vogelbusch process.
Our Benefits:
This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including
- Paid vacation and PTO policies
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life Insurance
- Wellness program
- 401(k) retirement with company match
- Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And much more.
**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**
