Agropur · 2 days ago
Project Engineer
Lake Norden, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$81K/yr - $102K/yr
1+ years expAgropur is one of the world’s largest dairy producers, known for producing quality, award-winning cheese. They are seeking a Project Engineer to apply methodologies, enforce project standards, and manage project budgets while ensuring compliance with safety and quality assurance policies.
Industrial
Responsibilities
Apply company methodologies and enforce project standards
Minimize expenses and risks of project
Enforce safety standards and construction best practices
Track and report team hours and expenses
Prepare process designs, equipment specifications and capital estimates for process upgrades, modifications to existing systems and installation / commissioning of new assets
Provide methods, equipment recommendations and standard operating practices to optimize processes and meet product specifications
Facilitate training as necessary. Conduct plant assessments to identify asset deficiencies; execute corrective action as required
Work with plant management/corporate functions on project planning involving business growth / innovation, quality improvement, and safety
Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediate reporting of any potential food safety issues to management
Coordinate implementation, write technical specifications, prepare plans and quotes, and allocate contracts for capital expenditure projects
Regularly communicate with on-site contractors to instruct, guide and answer questions
Troubleshoot problems with production and takes corrective action or proposes necessary capital projects to correct
Prepare and closely manage project budgets to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Perform cost/benefit analysis for various design alternatives
Interface with vendors to evaluate material and equipment selections
Interface with suppliers for field support of various equipment and systems
Assist in plant start-up and commissioning activities
Support environmental permitting and compliance issues
Qualification
Required
Minimum one (1) year of project engineering experience
Experience in dairy, food, or sanitary processes
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k) with 7% company contributions
3 weeks Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Advancement Opportunities
Company
Agropur
Agropur cooperative is a Canadian dairy industry leader.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$770MKey Investors
La Caisse
2015-12-17Series Unknown· $300M
2014-12-18Series Unknown· $470M
Leadership Team
Brad Cashaw
Chief Operating Officer
Alex Nicholson
Buisness Partner - Process Transformation
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