Engineering Project Manager

Insight Global is hiring for a venture-backed startup pursuing transformational technology to produce high-quality, value-added fats and oils for food, cosmetics, and specialty chemistry industries without negative climate impact. We believe our deeply technical company is taking an absolute swing for the fences in the climate fight and are looking for someone who shares our passion for the mission.

We are seeking a creative, hands-on, deliverables-oriented operations-oriented mechanical or chemical engineer for this position based in Batavia, IL. In this role, you will join our world-class technical team to scale-up our novel process and have the opportunity to be part of creating and growing our values-first, mission-driven company.

This position spans project execution, process scale-up, and on-site facility support, with responsibilities ranging from pilot-scale build-outs to development of a Full-Scope Integrated Complex via a traditional EPC execution model. Reports to the Director of Engineering and collaborates closely across process development, manufacturing, and R&D teams.

• Support engineering, R&D, and operations teams in building out new pilot operations at the Batavia facility.
• Develop intimate understanding of unit operations.
• Manage in-house projects with support from local contractors and OEMs.
• Improve schedule and cost compliance while maintaining a pragmatic, “build-first” execution approach.

• Fixed and rotating equipment design.
• Layout and plot planning.
• Structural support.
• Mechanical and piping interconnections.

• Lead project development of Savor’s first-of-a-kind commercial-scale facility through a traditional EPC-driven approach.
• Work in close partnership with process engineering during FEED to deliver a financeable project.

• Construction planning.
• EPC, licensor, and consultant coordination.
• Cross-discipline and OSBL/ISBL interfaces.

• Develop and implement facility improvement plans.
• Document and communicate results and work plan on a regular basis.
• Support other projects and team members as needed and available.

• B.S. in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field with 10+ years relevant experience.
• Direct project management of complex project(s) encompassing multiple unit operations and OSBL scope, ideally spanning from FEL1 through commissioning.
• 4+ years experience in on-site, client side, project engineering support is preferred.
• Experience working with external SMEs across engineering disciplines, as well as OEMs, Mechanical Shops, Fabricators, and others to retrofit existing PVs and piping systems.
• Knowledge and experience with relevant codes (ASME VIII, NFPA, etc) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of industrial controls systems and instrumentation.
• Comfort or interest in working with limited support on a blank canvas as well as taking projects from conception to operation.
• Desire to perform experiments and work in a manufacturing operations setting.
• Ability to follow rules and protocols and prioritize operations environment.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Project Management

Chemical Manufacturing