Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer

Phinite is a start-up company dedicated to solving the manure management problem that exists on and around hog farms in Southeastern North Carolina.

Our novel drying system transforms lagoon sludge into organic fertilizer. Our system includes a drying shed that houses a robot which agitates the material to dramatically accelerate the drying of the sludge. We then process the dried raw product into a premium fertilizer product to be transported and sold across the country.

Phinite is a small team of tough and hardworking individuals who are committed to making a lasting impact on the North Carolina environment and agricultural industry. We have developed a promising procedure and are committed to doing what has not yet been accomplished.

We are ready scale our operations so that we can make a lot more of our premium product. The company is currently investing in large capital projects to multiply our current production capabilities. We are building many enormous drying sheds, constructing a processing plant, and building sludge extraction systems that can serve multiple lagoons throughout the region. Our company’s exciting growth has created an immediate need for a Senior Process Engineer. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-driven company on its way to becoming a leader in sustainable agriculture business.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Senior Engineer will take a leading role in the establishment of large-scale sludge harvesting and fertilizer processing systems from the initial stages to production. This individual will take on responsibilities related to the development of a new fertilizer plant. The Senior Engineer will oversee the design and implementation of sludge transportation systems.

Job Functions:

● Manage the new construction and implementation of a new manufacturing plant

● Select and price new equipment

● Provide detailed process layouts, drawings, and schematics

● Oversee a team of engineers and mechanics

● Design auger and pumping systems to extract wet sludge

● Design dry product processing system and bagging line

● Budget and plan for high level projects

● Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting

● Specify technical constraints and qualities of finished product

● Establish Quality Assurance protocols

Required Qualifications

● Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Mining or Agricultural Engineering or on the job experience equivalent to this

● 10+ years of related engineering experience

● Experience with dry and wet bulk material handling

● Extensive knowledge of processing equipment including but not limited to conveyors, mills, dryers, screeners, pumps, agglomeration and dust management systems

● Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, or other CAD software

● Excellent communication and project management skills

Desired Qualifications:

● Past management of large-scale manufacturing construction projects

● Experience related to manure fertilizer production

Must Have’s:

● Excellent interpersonal skills

● Customer knowledge around farms and the agriculture business

● Honest, direct communications skills that help articulate problems clearly, and work collaboratively to find solutions

● Creativity and the demonstrated ability to develop simple solutions to problems

● Desire to make a lasting, visible impact on a great organization

● Ability to drive a car and possess a valid and current driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Are you up for getting your hands dirty building something really cool?

Work Location: In person