Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
The Engineer II will focus on optimizing the interconnected components of an underground mining operation and the surface infrastructure supporting the mine. We seek a professional who will develop and apply engineering standards and procedures relating to concepts such as project management, rock mechanics, mine planning, ventilation, hoisting systems, materials handling, environmental management and safety best practices.
- Collaborate with plant management and other engineers for operational planning, troubleshooting, and design for business and production optimization.
- Help conduct cost/inventory/production control and feasibility studies to develop and implement plans for facility modifications and revise operating methods.Act as a project manager responsible for business case justification, communication with consultants, document control and design review, schedule and budget management, creating job plans, progress communications, and contractor safety oversight during construction on moderate to complex projects.
- Be accountable for project reliability deliverables such as management of change, proper material and parts selection, job aid creation, and maintenance stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of an operation to effectively implement project deliverables in an industrial setting.
- Support, coach and mentor other employees of cross-functional teams as necessary.
- Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, or similair)
- Minimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience in a mining or other heavy industrial setting.
- Must be willing to work in an underground environment
- Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
- Commitment to actively contribute to Cargill's safety culture
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical writing skills and proven track record of creating and communicating business case justifications and project proposals
- Experience with data analysis and problem-solving applications in an industrial environment
- Effective stakeholder communication and engagement skills including verbal, written, and presentation
- Experience applying instrumentation, automation, and control systems in a mining or manufacturing setting
- Familiarity with one or more mining engineer concepts including but not limited to rock mechanics, process engineering, exploration, ventilation, mine planning, water management, hoisting systems, materials handling, etc.
- Knowledge of MSHA regulations and mine safety best practices
- Experience with SAP
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
The expected salary for this position is $85,000-105,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellnessto learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions) .
