Process Engineer Dawson, GA

Position Summary
We are seeking a Process Engineer to support and optimize Golden Peanut operations. This role is responsible for improving plant efficiency product quality safety performance and cost effectiveness across seed preparation pressing solvent extraction and by-product handling processes.

The Process Engineer works closely with operations maintenance quality and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure regulatory compliance. This position will also collaborate and coordinate with other ADM processing facilities in North America.

Key Responsibilities
Monitor and optimize seed preparation flaking cooking pressing solvent extraction and desolventizer-toaster (DT) operations.
Analyze plant performance data including throughput oil yield solvent loss energy consumption and residual oil in meal.
Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
Support plant startup shutdown troubleshooting and commissioning activities.
Monitor and adjust process parameters using DCS/PLC systems.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase oil recovery reduce solvent losses and improve energy efficiency.
Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and performance issues.
Ensure compliance with food/feed safety standards HACCP programs and environmental regulations (VOC emissions wastewater dust control).
Promote safe operating practices related to hexane solvent systems combustible dust and high-temperature equipment.
Participate in HAZOP Process Safety Management (PSM) and risk assessments.
Support capital projects review PFDs and P&IDs and assist with new equipment commissioning.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
A minimum two (2) years of experience in oilseed crushing edible oil processing or solvent extraction.
Strong knowledge of Prep and Extraction operations.
Experience working with process control systems.
Understanding of mass and energy balance calculations.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years of experience in oilseeds crushing edible oil processing solvent extraction and/or refining processes.
Familiarity with OSHA and PSM standards.
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
Strong analytical troubleshooting and cross-functional communication skills.
Proficiency in Excel and process analysis tools.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.


Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$76100.00 - $142700.00
Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus