Field Process Engineer

Bioenergy Development Group LLC is seeking a Field Process Engineer in Memphis, TN. This entry-level position is ideal for recent chemical or mechanical engineering graduates. Responsibilities include safely operating biodiesel production processes, improving equipment, and providing technical expertise. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and preferably two years of relevant experience. The role requires effective communication skills and physical capability to perform tasks in a manufacturing setting.
Process Engineers are typically recent chemical or mechanical engineering graduates hired to fill shift engineers (Field) positions.

A Process Engineer may be assigned to a shift assignment for the first twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months of Company employment. The Field Engineer role is expected to learn how to safely perform tasks and activities necessary to produce quality biodiesel product. Field Engineers will become a member of functional work groups that are directly involved in the plant’s production, maintenance, and engineering.

Field Engineers are expected to quickly develop skills and knowledge in process manufacturing areas and work on plant projects, process engineering design, production management, or participate in the analysis of plant consumption data. Field Engineers will provide technical expertise on matters of manufacturing process equipment improvements and construction design.

Field Engineers may be asked to direct or coach operators and mechanics on how to better operate and maintain the plant’s processes and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

§ Learn how to safely operate a continuous biodiesel production process.
• Set up, start up, or shut down process equipment per documented operating procedures.
• Adjust equipment control settings to equilibrate process chemical reactions.
• Draw samples of in-process material and finished products for quality and control tests.
• Help operators or mechanics solve operating or mechanical problems.
• Consult with Production Manager and Maintenance Leader on improvement priorities for the plant.
• Initiate equipment improvements needed to prevent recurring equipment problems.
• Lead improvements in quality, productivity, reliability, and capacity, through process improvement.
• Participate in the implementation and completion of capital projects.
• May calibrate analytical instruments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, company policies and procedures including safety.
• Possess practical knowledge of BQ-9000 concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Understand Bioenergy Quality Policy and dedication to consistently and safely provide quality products that meet the needs of our customers.
• May serve on an Employee Safety (Involvement) Committee.
• May serve on a Process Safety Management (PSM) Committee

Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Preferably Chemical Engineering)
• At least two years’ work experience in a chemical plant manufacturing or a closely related petrochemical manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to walk for prolonged periods.
• Able to work on multiple levels.
• Can lift fifty (50) pounds.

Additional Information

This role may apply for other positions after the first two (2) to three (3) years of Company employment. This role reports to the Operations Supervisor. This role may be required to work outside scheduled work hours to support non-routine work and plant turnarounds. Limited travel may be required to participate in training, seminars, and conferences. The Memphis Bioenergy manufacturing plant operates on a seven [7] day, twenty-four [24] hour schedule.

Company DescriptionOur biodiesel is distilled. Distilling biodiesel is an extra polishing step where we boil the undistilled biodiesel and remove any potential solids/impurities that can clog fuel filters.

GREEN.
Biodiesel is playing a key role in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Life cycle analysis completed by Argonne National Laboratory found that biodiesel use reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 74% compared with petroleum diesel. Biodiesel also improves fuel lubricity and raises the cetane number of the fuel. The higher the number, the better the fuel burns within the engine of a vehicle .

ADVANCED.
Our 40 million gallon per year waste to biodiesel plant is the newest (2018) and one of the largest plants in North America. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, we have access to all the major railroads and the Mississippi river.

We are BQ-9000 certified.

PREFERRED.
Our clean product and advanced facility make us a preferred supplier of biodiesel to some of the largest travel center operators in US.