Project Engineer - Riceland Foods : Job Details

Project Engineer Job Location: Research and Technical Center Stuttgart, AR. Riceland Overview Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers. Company Mission Statement Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably. Job Description Provide for the evaluation of existing production processes and for suggesting ways to improve production efficiencies, quality, and safety. Assume technical responsibility for assigned projects and tasks, establish project schedules, perform preliminary studies to determine value and cost of installation of new equipment, plant expansion, etc. Ensure that proper standards of safety, engineering and construction are understood and followed by personnel working on the project. Job Duties The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the engineering and construction of new production facilities, the alteration of existing structures and facilities and the installation of major new machinery. Also responsible for the evaluation of existing production processes and for suggesting ways to improve production efficiencies, quality, and safety. Other duties include assume technical responsibility for assigned projects and tasks, guide and instruct construction and division personnel; instruct personnel in operation of maintenance responsibilities of new equipment; make regular visits to project sites; ensure proper standards of safety, engineering and construction are followed; establish project schedules, perform preliminary studies to determine value and cost of installation of new equipment, plant expansion, compile quotes and costs; furnish federal and state government agencies information for permits and licenses; assist in selecting subcontractors, architects or engineering firms and consultants; receive monthly reports; approve invoices for materials and equipment as well as other duties as assigned. Ensure that proper standards of safety, engineering and construction are understood and followed by personnel working on the various projects. *Other duties may be assigned by manager Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering. Must be proficient in the use of personal computer. Must have a valid driver's license. Must have strong communication skills. Must have strong math skills. Company Benefits and Incentives Medical insurance with low premiums Free dental with medical insurance enrollment Vision insurance with low premiums Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earning Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee) Long term disability Free short-term disability Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents Employee Assistance Program Critical illness insurance 401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5% Paid training programs PTO & Paid Holidays Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.