About Verbio

Verbio North America is committed to the principle of sustainability and treats natural resources in a socially responsible and ethical manner. Using the latest technologies developed in-house, we are creating sustainable alternatives for a world whose desire is to move away from fossil fuels. Our business model attempts to ignite change and create platforms where the path to green energy is contagious. The South Bend location was recently acquired by Verbio. We are looking to expand our team and find a highly motivated individual to contribute to the growth in our new plant. 

Position Purpose

The Project Engineer will lead and coordinate plant projects, including feasibility, scope development, execution in a safe, timely, cost-effective manner. They will work with maintenance and operations to improve plant reliability by addressing failure/downtime areas with projects and equipment upgrades. Including assisting in optimizing planned turnarounds while playing a key part in envisioning, strategizing, and developing a go-forward plan for the future of the site. 

Essential Functions

• Plan and implement investment projects (up to $2M USD)
• Feasibility studies for projects including budgeted estimates and ROI justification
• Coordination and quality control of contractors
• Coordinate handling of all regulatory permitting
• Apply company regulations to ensure projects are launched and completed safely
• Budgeting and milestones plans and tracking of projects
• Develop and foster strong working relationships along the manufacturing and engineering continuum and among other key functional units of the organization. 
• Alignment with plant and operations excellence teams
• Participate in development of the final qualification of equipment for sustainability of long-term process capabilities.
• Stay technologically current, keep abreast of leading-edge technology and methods, including automation, to ensure best practices and processes. 

Qualifications:

• 4 Year Engineering Degree required, Mechanical or Manufacturing concentration preferred
• Prior project manager / engineer experience, ideally from chemical, oil, or ethanol industry
• High technical proficiency including expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to PowerPoint, Word, Excel, MS Project, Access, and Outlook, Six Sigma, Pro E, CAD, solid works, RCFA, FMEA’s.
• General understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, blueprints, electrical schematics, knowledge of PLC’s, chemicals.
• Experience in vendor relationship management.
• Enthusiastic, self-starter, energetic, organized, and service minded.
• Demonstrated experience indicating effective communication skills, analytical ability, strategic thinking, detail orientation, and ability to make decisions and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• An interesting job in an ambitious team in a sustainable and growing economic environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation and other employee benefits