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211 North Gear Avenue, West Burlington, IA, United States | Big River LLC | Salary | Full Time

| Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Position Summary

The Manager of Efficiencies & Innovations (MEI) position creates efficiencies and process optimization

by leading improvements at multiple Big River ethanol sites. The Manager of Efficiencies and

Innovations will partner with multiple Big River sites and their teams while reporting to the Director of Operational Strategy.

Essential skills and experience

+ Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

+ Relevant work experience, typically at least 4 years

+ Prior leadership and project management

+ DCS control and DCS historian systems, working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations

+ Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

+ Embracer of change

+ Ability to understand technical and day to day operation of a bioprocessing facility

+ Understand the basics of Microsoft Office Suite

Reporting to this position: None

Position Responsibilities

+ Performs activities related to the design, modification and operation of process equipment in the ethanol plant

+ Reviews the process equipment/data and takes action to improve plant operations

+ Manages projects from conception through completion including the development, design and execution of capital, expense and maintenance projects in a safe and efficient manner

+ Provides oversight of the plant operation by reviewing, studying, problem-solving, and trouble-shooting the plant systems and equipment and provides recommendations

+ Analyzes and interprets data for opportunities to improve production, efficiencies, yields and operating costs

+ Generate reports summarizing findings

+ Improves the process by implementing changes in operations, controls, equipment, procedures, parameters, operational theory and other related items

+ Prepares justification, cost estimates and other project documents as required for approval

+ Develops technical specifications to procure equipment and services

+ Provides oversight of installation, startup and performance testing of multiple projects concurrently

+ Performs design work and supervision for other assigned tasks to ensure they are completed safely, accurately and efficiently

+ Supports maintenance and operations as a technical resource

+ Provides support and expertise in shutdown planning and execution

+ Completes other requirements for compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management Regulations including but not limited to the maintenance of documentations such as MOCs, P&IDs, isometrics, and equipment specifications

+ Perform PHA audit

+ Lead energy efficiency programs to acquire available rebates

+ Up to 50% travel will be part of the norm for this position to visit facilities and attend meetings

+ Overnight travel will be required

+ Teamwork is critical at Big River. Your skills may be put to a lot of other uses.

Physical Demands and work environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

+ Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some areas have been designated areas to use hearing protection. Hard hat and safety glasses are required in designated areas.