Process Engineer May 2025 Supervisor's Title: Maintenance Manager Reports to: Maintenance Manager Department: Maintenance Exempt Status: Exempt - Salary Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexibility as needed for breakdowns, training, and field phone calls Job Summary The Process Engineer is responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives to expand manufacturing capabilities, lower operational costs and increase process efficiencies. This role focuses on improving efficiency, ensuring consistent production quality, reducing waste, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the cheese and whey operations. Essential Functions • Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems of the facility. • Analyzes processing and packaging technology and equipment to effectively recommend the most effective methods of manufacturing. • Conducts time studies, collects data for downtime analysis and run rates. • Collaborate with production, quality assurance, sanitation, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and implement process improvements. • Support commissioning and validation of new equipment and process changes. • Conduct root cause analysis on process deviations, yield losses, and equipment failures, and implement corrective/preventative actions. • Communicates run rate changes due to process improvements to ensure production schedule accuracy. • Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and facility requirements. • Ensuring processes comply with safety and quality standards. • Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects. • Comply with regulatory systems, state, and federal requirements. • Work with vendors on training, preventative maintenance, and utility equipment. • Responsible for process engineering and improvements. • Works to identify root cause of manufacturing failures using structured problem solving. Applies root cause fixes to prevent recurrence. • Create, operate, test, upgrade systems and perform process simulations. • Perform process simulations. • Assess process, take measurements, collect, record, and interpret data. • Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities defined in company policies and procedures, applicable legislations, or the SQF code. • Comply with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) • Complies with all company food safety policies and procedures (including Good Manufacturing Practices). • Responsible for providing food safety and quality feedback to appropriate manager. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Process Engineering preferred. • Working knowledge of process engineering software packages. • Experience with membrane filtration systems. • Six Sigma • Working knowledge of industrial utilities supporting dairy processing • Analytical thinking with interpersonal skills. • Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives. • Strong knowledge of warehousing KPIs. • Direct experience with maintenance management software and databases. • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others. • English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write, and speak. • Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activity to supervisor and/or Human Resources. Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions Physical Requirements: • Physical effort is regularly required. • May be trained and required to operate a forklift. • Ascending or descending ramps, stairs, ladders and/or scaffolding. • Frequently involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing. • Frequently involves lifting more than 50 lbs. Typical Environmental Conditions: • Works in a food processing manufacturing facility with moderate noise. • May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e., production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic). • May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals. • May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock. • May be exposed to ingredients that may cause allergic reactions and may be exposed to various allergen ingredients.
See More Details >>The Field Service Technician is responsible for high quality and effective repair of equipment in the field. The successful incumbent must work independent of direct supervision in the field environment. Follows all policies and procedures as specified in Company manuals, provides excellent customer service, maintains professionalism, and ensures appropriate and detailed records for time, parts, supplies, purchases and repairs. Perks: Field truck provided to take home, 401k with 6% matching, annual profit-sharing bonus, potential Christmas bonus, internal growth opportunities, company parties, and more! Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Reconditions and repairs equipment and components. Plans method and sequence of performing repairs assigned, pre-orders all parts and materials required to perform assigned repairs, repairs are performed in a safe and effective manner, ensures all repairs are completed as assigned, ensures a clean and aesthetic appearance upon completion. If parts and materials are not used, ensures the return of such parts and materials per guidelines in effect, and maintains a clean and safe work area. • Maintains complete and detailed working records for time, parts, supplies, and outside purchases for repairs. Ensures all record keeping methods are followed per Company manuals and instructions, all cost-related items are included in the job "jacket" and all records are legible and in compliance with established Company methods. All record keeping is reported daily from the field, whether returning to the Company location or not. • Maintains and cares for all Company equipment and Company vehicles. All specialty tools to be used on any job are obtained using established Company practices and methods, and are clean before being returned to the Company location. Tools are to be returned to the original Company location where they were obtained from and must be in the same or similar working condition as when they left the location. Company/field vehicles are to be operated properly and condition is to be maintained. As per Company guidelines, vehicles are to be clean and aesthetically pleasing when returned to the original Company location, and as per Company guidelines. • Performs diagnostic inspections as directed. Repairs are determined by the technician while at the machine. Established guidelines are followed for inspections and to determine cause or causes of failure. All inspections are completed with the cause of failure identified and solutions determined to affect the repair. • Represents the Company at factory, industry and company events, including meetings and training • Follows all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adheres to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook • Performs all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner • Interacts with customers and co-workers on a daily basis. May also have interaction with sub-contractors of customers. Accountable for following all DOT, OSHA, ISO9001 and established Company rules, regulations and guidelines. Measure of success determined by established Company guidelines, including but not limited to quality of repairs completed, time required to complete repairs, feedback from customers, ability to take guidance and direction from Manager and execute upon such feedback. Desired Skills & Experience: • High School diploma, GED or vocational training/certification • 1-3 years’ experience in the same or similar industry • Must own and maintain your own tools • Mechanical/technical aptitude, safe work habits, a good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions • Strong diagnostic skills, works with minimal supervision, customer service oriented, a problem solver, reliable, ethical, able to adapt to the people and environment around them - customers, suppliers, co-workers and manufacturer's employees • Experience with hydraulic systems, electrical, electronics, pneumatics, diagnosing and calibration a plus • Must communicate professionally, respectfully and honestly with customers and co-workers at all times and communication is to be clear and language is to be profanity free and professional, while employee demeanor is to be calm and composed • Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear. • May be required to climb, balance and sit for an undetermined period of time • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus • Regularly exposed to extreme weather elements, including wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat, moving mechanical parts and equipment, and noise level in working environment can be moderate to high • CDL and/or clean driving record, background check and pre-employment drug testing required • Personal appearance must be neat and clean • Travel as required Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $35.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Referral program • Retirement plan • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday • On call Experience: • Equipment repair: 3 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Dumas, TX 79029 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Dumas, TX 79029: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>This position is based in Dumas, Texas. Other names are: Diesel Service Technician, Fleet Diesel Service Technician, Fleet Diesel Service Mechanic Primary responsibilities include: • Trouble shooting and technical diagnosis of truck performance problems • Skilled repair and maintenance of engines, motors, and related assemblies • Tracking and executing routine fleet maintenance • Ensures that required documentation is complete and follows regulations and standards • Helps maintain appearance and safety standards of equipment and facilities and ensures the maintenance department runs in an efficient manner by performing duties such as inventory, stocking and other general functions • Follows all shop policy, procedure, safety, and environmental rules • Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required • Perform other tasks as needed to provide a safe, clean environment and assist in meeting production demands of other departments if needed Preferred Candidate Requirements include: • High school diploma or GED equivalent • 3 years diesel mechanic experience • DOT Inspection knowledge • Demonstrated good judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities • Outstanding work ethic and initiative • Good verbal communications skills • Availability on the weekends and evenings Why should you join us? CP Energy is proud to provide the following benefits: • Referral bonuses of $2,000 paid out after 90 days and 180 days • Annual boot reimbursements up to $150 • Competitive benefits • 401k with company match Please inquire for details! CP Energy is headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma and has operations in the Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. For more information, visit www.cpenergy.com. Interested candidates should submit their resume and other credentials to www.cpenergy.com/career-center.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Dumas, TX, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 173 mechanical trade professionals in Dumas, TX, with an average weekly wage of $363.33. The industry projects a 11% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Aspiring mechanical trade professionals can find apprenticeships through trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often surpassing $807 weekly for experienced workers.
