Sr. Mechanical Engineer | Primient

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Looking to speed the progress of your engineering career? Join a market a leader in ingredient manufacturing that is investing in people, plant and technologies.      

About the Role

Our Sr. Mechanical - Fixed Equipment Engineer role is fundamentally important to Primient plant operations. We list “Safety” first in our values because our greatest priority is caring for our people and the environment.

Your development will be enhanced by working alongside expert colleagues in a highly collaborative team environment. You’ll also join our structured development program: the Engineering Ladder. As your skills and experience grow, so will your responsibilities and impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Experience in a Chemical Process Safety or Combustible Dust setting preferred.

About You

We are looking for engineers who strive for excellence and are eager for more responsibility:

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of basic chemical unit operations and Process Safety Management (PSM) systems.
• Experience with Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) a plus.
• Deep understanding of codes and standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, ASME, API) also a plus.

Key responsibilities: Sr. Mechanical - Fixed Equipment Engineer

• Work Capital projects both large (>$1m) and small ($<50k) to support safety and compliance efforts
• Provide regulatory interpretation and technical support for site projects
• Provide oversight to MOC by maintaining and auditing MOC and Pre-Start Up Safety Review (PSSR) records and procedures
• Lead and manage key engineering projects to improve process and/or combustible dust safety.
• Embed safety culture in our EHS Management System at the facilities and develop local knowledge
• Drive process safety culture improvements to reduce impacts to personnel from process hazards
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the operating processes on site.
• Responsible for Dust Hazards (revalidation scheduling, analysis, risk reduction, training)
• Coordinate Compliance efforts in line with OSHA, ASME, NFPA, Process Safety Management (PSM)and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) rules
• Conduct, support and coordinate process and dust safety activities such as audits, incident investigations, and training.
• Provide regulatory interpretation and technical support on process safety matters and site projects, including pressure vessel repair, tank repair, machine guarding, and RAGAGEP interpretaion
• Coach and mentor employees on their responsibilities with respect to process safety.
• Knowledge of RAGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practice) pertinent to continuous process manufacturing facilities
• Other duties as assigned

It is useful, but certainly not essential, if you have experience in chemical processes or production.

Working with us in Lafayette 

Lafayette is home to one of our longest standing corn milling Primient plants. Lafayette prides itself on their strong links to the surrounding local communities. At Lafayette, there is a family feel combined with a strong focus on safety, excellence, and improvement. Lafayette is one of the most enviro