Process Engineer

We are seeking an experienced, ambitious, result-driven Process Engineer.

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule: Day Shift

 Who is Aztalan Bio?

Aztalan’s story is just beginning, and you can be part of it!  ClonBio Group acquired Wisconsin’s largest ethanol plant in 2022 located in the village of Aztalan, just outside Jefferson, WI.  The facility will process 40 million bushels of locally grown feed corn per year, turning that into food-grade corn oil, vegetable protein concentrates and isolates for food applications, aquaculture feeds, renewable natural gas, organic fertilizer, ethanol, and dietary fiber for foods, among other things.  We are scheduled to start the facility in the fall of 2023 and are currently hiring! 

Aztalan’s sister facility, Pannonia Bio in Hungary is one of the most technologically advanced grain biorefineries in the world.  Over the next several years, Aztalan will invest hundreds of millions of dollars into a biorefinery transformation every bit as innovative as Pannonia’s but uniquely suited to Wisconsin’s strengths.  Aztalan Bio is owned by ClonBio Group who is family-owned and invests in their people for long-term success.  We have a dedicated internal team of engineers and scientists from 23 countries and 5 continents, an investment in people that explains why ClonBio’s biorefineries are so technologically advanced. 

Position Overview

The Process Engineer will play a critical role in improving manufacturing processes and products, focusing on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, quality, and reliability. Their expertise will be instrumental in recommending equipment and process enhancements, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and providing leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply process safety management techniques to prevent, prepare for, mitigate, respond to and restore from catastrophic releases of chemicals or energy.
• Identify and analyze hazards in the manufacturing processes and products within the ethanol plant.
• Assess current equipment and processes, identify areas for improvement, and make recommendations for changes that are efficient, cost-effective, and promote quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, diagnose problems, and develop effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Stay updated with industry trends, advancements, and regulatory requirements related to ethanol production and manufacturing processes.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering.
• Experience working in an ethanol plant, grain processing facility, or wet mill is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management programs and Process Hazard Analysis for biological and chemical processes.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex issues and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas, present reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, demonstrating initiative and delivering results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

 

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• When in the plant environment, employee may be exposed to moderate to high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, and/or to chemicals used in the process
• Employee may be exposed to work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to chemicals used in the process
• Humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
• Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, flame-resistant clothing, and hearing protection will regularly be required (or may be required)
• Regularly required to walk, sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and may occasionally be required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will be required to do some walking/climbing stairs and occasional use of ladders
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Aztalan Bio LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.