Engineer (Full Time) 2020
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Position Application: https://cargill.taleo.net/careersection/10220/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&src=JB-21301&job=UNI05703
Early Careers at Cargill:
From day one, you will be an integral part of the team. You will have the opportunity to build specific skills, knowledge and attitudes that will enable you to transition to various roles within Cargill. We pride ourselves on having one of the most diverse career trajectories in the industry. As an Engineer, you will collaborate and build relationships with colleagues and clients who represent diverse work, culture and resolution styles. At Cargill we look for people who want to grow, support, think and produce. You've got big plans. We can help you pursue them.
Engineer Position:
Position Objective:
Starting your career as an Engineer, you will work in one of our many production facilities located in communities across the United States. There, you will lead project teams, contractors and technical operations teams executing on strategy initiatives and projects in a fast-paced, production environment. Although business processes vary, the design of the Associate Engineering role is to provide appropriate exposure to the technical and management aspects of engineering.
Principal Accountabilities:
Engineers begin their careers at Cargill in many different roles within our diverse businesses including: Agricultural Supply Chain North America, Cocoa and Chocolate, Deicing Technology, Global Edible Oil Solutions North America, Industrial Specialties, Protein, Salt, Starches and Sweeteners North America, and Texturizing Solutions. The intent of the Associate Engineer role is to allow individuals to be exposed to the technical and management aspects of engineering, while beginning to develop an interest for longer term career aspirations.
- Production Management Engineers - Manage people, process, and input/product in a plant environment. They will be involved in day-to-day direct supervision of operators and production activities and participate in daily production management meetings. Engineers must be able to comprehend, administer, and manage all aspects of government regulations and Cargill compliance programs including environmental, health, safety, maintenance, and housekeeping. Production Management Engineers typically manage teams of production employees within the first two years of their careers and have responsibility for hiring, scheduling, motivating, and handling employee relation issues. They will also be involved in process optimization, equipment and process reliability, and may manage capital projects.
- Environmental Engineers - Manage people, process and assets related to the effective operation of refrigeration, steam, fresh water distribution, hot water and compressed air systems in a plant environment. As well as the operation of a large scale Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) and manage the programs related to environmental compliance and regulatory permitting.They will be involved in the day-to-day supervision of operators and technicians, manage their daily work activities and be responsible for the short and long term planning activities including weekly maintenance, capital projects and process improvement.
- Process/Project Engineering - Responsible for business case development, vendor selection, budget management, and project management responsibilities for major projects and improvements involving process optimization, safety, quality, infrastructure, and energy use. They have heavy involvement with various innovation processes, idea generation systems, and reliability centered design, and they help implement technical initiatives driven from global Process Development Groups, Centers of Excellence, and Research & Development.
- Maintenance & Reliability Engineers – Manage people, processes and assets related to the effective operation of facility production and utilitiy assets ensuring uptime and repairs costs are optimized. Day-to-day supervision of skilled trades people to manage planned and unplanned work activities related to asset performance and uptime. Responsible for the shortand long termplanning activities including weekly maintenance activities, capital projects and process improvement utilizing tools such as: Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5S and 5-Why to the prevention of asset failures.
Environment:
- The plant environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and hands-on.
- Cargill's environment will focus on Safety, Employee Engagement, Inclusion and Innovation.
- Cargill plants are industrial/processing environments.
- This job involves physical activity that generally requires a moderate amount of exertion on a fairly regular basis – involving bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 50 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. The work may also involve other exertions, conditions, or exposures (e.g. heat, cold, damp, etc.).
Program Benefits:
· Cargill offers relocation benefits to engineers who qualify (based on mileage).
· Engineers are eligible for comprehensive health care plans and incentives.
· Tuition reimbursement benefits are offered to associates who wish to continue their education in their career field.
· Engineers are offered competitive retirement plans and registration assistance.
· As employees, associates receive access to Cargill volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off to participate in volunteer activities.
Professional Networks:
We promote a culture that celebrates differences. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates intellectually diverse employees. Cargill’s Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and leverage our employees’ unique talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees.
Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include:
- Asian Alliance Network
- Cargill Young Professionals Network
- Cargill Ability Network (iCAN)
- Cargill Ebony Council
- Group Responsible for Orienting and Welcoming (GROW)
- Hispanic-Latino Council
- Cargill Pride Network
- Veterans & Military Support Network
- Cargill Women’s Network
Job Locations:
- Various U.S. locations - must be open to relocation.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural, biological systems, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, Mining or other engineering discipline.
- Degree completed between summer 2019 and summer 2020.
- Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer.
- Must be open to relocation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous plant, production, co-op or intern experience preferred.
- Overall 2.7 GPA preferred.
- Ability to relate technical knowledge to job-related duties.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience.
Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive—a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most talented people in your field. With more than 150 years of experience, Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. We have 150,000 employees in 70 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and improving the communities where we live and work. Learn more at www.cargill.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.