Process Engineer - Chattanooga, TN

Summary

ADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and agricultural origination and processing, providing ingredients, solutions, and sustainable access to nutrition worldwide. The Process Engineer will support and optimize Southern Cellulose Products operations by improving plant efficiency, product quality, safety performance, and cost effectiveness. The role partners with operations, maintenance, quality, and automation teams and supports continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize process efficiency metrics for energy, water, chemicals and yield
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce downtime
• Support plant startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities
• Support actions/projects involving Automation, QC/R&D, Capex, Safety, Customer Support
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on compliance and increased efficiency
• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and performance issues
• Ensure compliance with food/feed safety standards, HACCP programs, and environmental regulations (wastewater, stormwater)
• Promote safe operating practices related to PSM
• Participate in HAZOP, Process Safety Management (PSM), and risk assessments
• Review PFDs and P&IDs, and assist with new equipment commissioning

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• A minimum two (2) years of experience in chemical, or pulp & paper processing
• Experience working with process control systems, statistic models
• Understanding of mass and energy balance calculations
• Five (5) years of experience in chemical, or pulp & paper processing
• Familiarity with PSM standards
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and process analysis tools

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• A minimum two (2) years of experience in chemical, or pulp & paper processing
• Experience working with process control systems, statistic models
• Understanding of mass and energy balance calculations

Nice to Haves

• Five (5) years of experience in chemical, or pulp & paper processing
• Familiarity with PSM standards
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and process analysis tools

Benefits

• Annual bonus