Engineer II, Site Project
Nutrien Ag Solutions LAS
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Kerman • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $83,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Drive continuous improvement
- Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives; support and guide staff to identify and eliminate waste, boost efficiency, and implement 5S and Performance Management methodologies
- Enhance plant productivity (OEE), eliminate bottlenecks, and reduce process cycle times
- Support Yield Management initiatives to monitor, analyze, and control plant yield performance
- Develop strategies to reduce volume losses and optimize raw material usage through Lean methodology and continuous improvement tools
- Maintain quality service by working with the quality lab and enforcing organizational standards
- Model the core value of safety by contributing to a culture focused on safe work practices
- Follow safety rules, guidelines, codes, and standards for all projects;
- Continuously evaluate equipment, process operations, and controls to ensure personnel safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance
- Work closely with the corporate engineering group and serve as a point of contact for contractors
- Take on individual plant projects from conception to completion
- Design plant and equipment configurations adaptable to various product ranges and process technologies
- Provide control system designs, specifications, process control parameters, system testing, and start-up assistance
- Install and commission new equipment, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, manage contractors, and document process changes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
- Experience with 2D CAD programs such as AutoCAD is desired
- Experience with PLCs is a plus (Rockwell, FactoryTalk Studio, Logix Designer)
- Experience working in a PSM environment
- Experience with Management of Change (MOC) procedures is desired
- Strong analytical and mechanical aptitude
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other functions, including operations, maintenance and technical groups.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in a Lean/Six Sigma environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week
- Retirement program with generous matching employer contributions
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Paid personal and maternity/parental leaves
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Lean methodologySix SigmaOEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)Yield Management2D CADPLC (Programmable Logic Controller)Management of Change (MOC)process controlequipment configurationtroubleshooting
Soft Skills
continuous improvementanalytical aptitudemechanical aptitudecollaborationcommunication