Automation Engineer, IA - Nevada, Iowa

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Nevada, Iowa Verbio

Job Ref:  1630
Employer:  Verbio
Company Name:  Verbio
Category:  Engineering
Equipment - Machinery
Grain
Information Technology – IT
Manufacturing
Operations
Organic
Production
Job Type:  Full Time

Location

Country:  United States
State:  Iowa
City:  Nevada
Zip Code:  50201
Map: 
Nevada, IA 50201, USA (Show on map)
Work From Home:  No

Description

Verbio

Verbio is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven Automation Engineer, for its biomethane and ethanol production facility located at 59219 Lincoln Highway, Nevada, IA 50201.

About Verbio
The Verbio Nevada Biorefinery is the first industrial scale renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in North America using agricultural residues as its feedstock. The plant is 100% owned by Verbio North America Holdings Corporation.
RNG production from corn stover began in December 2021 with the completion of Phase I, at a capacity of 7 million ethanol gallons equivalent (EGE) per year. Upon completion of Phase II summer 2024, the site will begin operating as a biorefinery, producing 60 million gallons of corn-based ethanol and an additional 19 million (EGE) of RNG from stillage. The integration of RNG and ethanol production, unique to Verbio, incorporates advanced operational technology currently in use at the company’s facilities in Germany. The process also yields humus, soil amendment, and organic fertilizers.

Position Purpose
The Automation Engineer will work closely with Process Engineering and Production Team to understand where the deployment of control automation would help maximize value. Develop and maintain all aspects of the DCS & PLC platform with supporting networks. Define potential new technologies and participate in their development from proof-of-concept to execution. This is a full-time salaried position including health, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation and other employee benefits.

Essential Functions
  • Work closely with Process Engineering and Production Team to deploy process control automation.
  • Maintain DCS and PLC platforms.
  • Implement process automation on DCS platforms eight by coordinating in small site-based teams working with leveraged resources and/or external vendors.
  • Provide engineering support in operations area to troubleshoot, resolve technical problems, and identify root cause analysis of automated equipment.
  • Utilize PLC software to enhance and troubleshoot machine function and capabilities.
  • Identify and understand top losses and execute work to eliminate inefficiencies.
  • Capability to develop, manage, execute, and start-up automation projects.
  • Ensure that the gains achieved from process automation projects are sustained.
  • Continually improve value from process automation by suggesting and/or applying other process control improvements through technologies and tools.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2+ years of relevant technical experience OR 3+ years of relevant industry experience in DCS/process control configuration.
  • Experience with automation, process control, or other related manufacturing equipment.
  • Leadership of team to develop, manage, and execute projects.
  • Proficient use of computers and software (Microsoft Office, Rockwell, CAD, etc.) needed to support project development and execution.
  • Capability to program and troubleshoot complex PLC, HMI, and components.
  • ABB experience is a plus


WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Starting salary is based on the candidate's experience, education, and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you’ll also enjoy:
  • Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
  • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plan
    • 10 paid holidays
    • 15 days of paid vacation time
    • 5 sick/personal days
  • Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days.
  • Quick career advancement and bonus opportunities

Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development
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