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CPM Holdings, Inc.

Process Modeler

CPM Holdings, Inc., Blaine, Minnesota, United States,


CPM Holdings, Inc. is a diversified leading global supplier of process equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world. With its growing family of 17 market-leading product brands, CPM serves a variety of industries including animal feed, consumer food, green energy, advanced materials, and sustainable packaging. Founded in 1883, CPM has 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on 4 continents with presence in 150+ countries. From the foods you eat to the fuels you require, CPM plays an important role in making the world more efficient and more sustainable. For more information, visit OneCPM.com.

Under general direction, the Process Modeler is responsible for customer assessment and modeling engagements. In addition, this position supports the improvement of "Crown" Process and Equipment designs, transferring information from the Plant Model to Aspen Custom Modeler. This includes work in the areas of computational fluid dynamics, mass and energy balances, process modeling, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer using state-of-the-art computer modeling techniques, advanced engineering measurements, and analytical calculation.

This is NOT a remote role. Person must be within driving distance of Blaine, MN.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform facility assessments and modeling engagements to improve customer facility performance in energy, yield, capacity, water and wastewater consumption. Conceive of and design processes and equipment to improve the industries that we serve- beginning with theoretical design, followed by modeling and recommended improvements. Work with Field Services teams to execute recommended improvements. This work will be conducted across all of this specific Business Unit processing capability areas (Extraction, Preparation, Specialty, Refining, and SPC).

Demonstrate advanced application knowledge of computer-aided engineering and other analytical methods including process and equipment modeling.

Provide engineering support, guidance, and technical assistance to project managers, process engineers, salesmen, and designers.

Perform various engineering calculations and analyses related to process design and equipment sizing and selection.

Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

Masters degree in Chemical Engineering.

Minimum 10 years related experience

Proficient in the following skills:

Theoretical application of engineering principles for calculating and estimating process performance

Aspen Custom Modeler or equivalent simulation software

Creating customized-engineering models to simulate material and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, energy and mass transfer, separations technologies, chemical-reaction kinetics, and reactor design.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Respond to requests and inquires from internal and external customers.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Demonstrated experience in collaborating with cross-functional team, creating values for end customers, and driving operational excellence within areas of responsibility.

Strong Microsoft office skills.

Self manages; takes initiative and able to collaborate across geographies and functions in a matrixed environment

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

High integrity and ethics.

Able to read, analyze, and interpret contracts.

Required knowledge of Aspen Custom Modeler or equivalent.

Preferred knowledge in Autodesk Inventor, CAD Vault, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

Must be able to communicate in English fluently. Ability to communicate in a second language – European or Asian languages preferred but not required.

Ability to travel on need basis – domestically or internationally and up to 25% of the time.

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.

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