Role Overview
The Sr. Process Engineer directly impacts how fertilizer, crop protection products, and seed move through the supply chain. This technical role is designed for professionals who have hands‑on experience in bulk systems and are ready to elevate their impact across multiple facilities. You will partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Project teams to modernize, standardize, and optimize bulk storage, conveyance, and blending systems. Your work will directly influence facility performance, safety, and customer service.
Responsibilities
Collaborate across Facilities, Operations, Sales, EHSS, and Business process teams to identify opportunities that increase throughput, reduce manual handling, and improve overall system performance.
Evaluate facility workflows, conduct system assessments, and define engineering recommendations that elevate safety, reliability, and consistency across sites.
Understand, develop, refine, and document system designs including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and utility requirements—supporting scalable improvements across multiple locations.
Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to bring forward new technologies in automation, controls, and conveyance.
Prepare clear, concise technical reports and capital recommendations that support project justification and decision‑making.
Provide hands‑on field support for project implementation, equipment commissioning, and troubleshooting during startup phases.
Experience with design and/or operations of bulk conveyance and blending systems of dry and liquid products.
What You Bring to this Role
Strong working knowledge of agricultural retail or manufacturing operations, including product storage, handling, conveyance, and blending systems.
Ability to translate operational challenges into practical engineering solutions.
Experience with pumps, conveyors, motors, electrical systems, controls, and chemical compatibilities, particularly in fertilizer and crop protection environments.
Ability to influence outcomes and collaborate across operations and sales teams without direct authority.
Proficiency with CAD/Bluebeam and the ability to produce and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience applying process improvement principles to real‑world facility challenges.
Willingness to travel up to 35%.
Familiarity with data analytics tools to support decision‑making is preferred.
Bachelors degree in Agricultural, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering is preferred.
What Makes You a Great Fit
You have a proactive mindset with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
You enjoy working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams while maintaining high attention to detail.
You have strong written and verbal communication skills suited for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
You can manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining strong organizational discipline.
Compensation & Benefits
In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $92,400 - $123,220. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k).
Salary range estimates provided for this role on external job boards may not be accurate.