Chemical plant operator Empleos en Nashville tn

Company Description

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50 / 50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

The Plant Engineer will provide engineering support for the plant, to include project implementation, production and equipment improvement initiatives and to support the daily operations of the plant to ensure all safety and quality goals are achieved.

Responsibilities :

1. Project management, purchasing, and supervision of contractors for all projects to assure completion on a timely basis within budget.

2 Provide the necessary safety and quality training to contractors.

3 Provide technical support for plant processes and improvements.

4. Maintain daily communication with production and maintenance

5 Attend daily production / quality meetings.

6. Assist management with appropriate training to assure regulatory compliance.

7 Observe facility operations and assist with problem solving on a regular basis.

8 Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.

9 Follow, monitor, and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations, and policies.

Qualifications

Education : BS degree in engineering or technical related area from an accredited college / university ; Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred

Related Experience : Proven Engineering experience (+5 years or more) record of technical / maintenance troubleshooting and project work.

Equipment / Software Skills : Working knowledge in personal computers (Microsoft software necessary, Project management, Microsoft Project preferred) and basic understanding with Allen Bradley PLC. Knowledge of CMMS such as MP2 is a plus.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations : None required, any maintenance related licenses would be a plus such as PE, ASME welding, PLC's , wastewater, etc.

Competencies :

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability working well with people.

2. Ability to identify critical areas for improvement and develop plans for correction.

3. Competent in making sketches, drawings, line layouts, plans etc., and written instructions as necessary to affect equipment maintenance / repair.

4. Participative team attitude skills with all personnel to assure production standards, safety, and sanitation levels are maintained as defined by the Mission Statement.

5. Good skills in ammonia refrigeration, steam generation and PLC's.

6. Good problem solving skills through team and individual efforts

7. Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills

Additional information

Physical : Ability to walk distances across facility, climb steps and ladders on occasions, sitting at office desk work, sometimes in cooler atmosphere ( 35-45 degrees) , sometimes in engine room ( + 95 degrees in hot months).

Sensory : Ability to hear, see, speak, smell and touch well is necessary to perform basic essential task.

Mental / Reasoning : Basic problem solving skills will be necessary

Qualifications

Education : BS degree in engineering or technical related area from an accredited college / university ; Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred

Related Experience : Proven Engineering level supervision (+6 years or more) record of technical / maintenance personnel.

Equipment / Software Skills : Working knowledge in personal computers (Microsoft software necessary, Project management, Microsoft Project preferred) and basic understanding with Allen Bradley PLC. Knowledge of CMMS such as MP2 is a plus.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations : None required, any maintenance related licenses would be a plus such as PE, ASME welding, PLC's , wastewater, etc.

Competencies :

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability working well with people.

2. Accounting / Economics background to understand cost control and budgeting methods.

3. Competent in making sketches, drawings, line layouts, plans etc., and written instructions as necessary to affect equipment maintenance / repair.

4. Participative team attitude skills with all personnel to assure production standards, safety, and sanitation levels are maintained as defined by the Mission Statement.

5. Good skills in ammonia refrigeration, steam generation and PLC's.

6. Good problem solving skills through team and individual efforts

7. Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills.

Additional Information

Physical : Ability to walk distances across facility, climb steps and ladders on occasions, sitting at office desk work, sometimes in cooler atmosphere ( 35-45 degrees) , sometimes in engine room ( + 95 degrees in hot months).

Sensory : Ability to hear, see, speak, smell and touch well is necessary to perform basic essential task.

Mental / Reasoning : Basic problem solving skills will be necessary

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Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin / ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status / marital status, military / veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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