Sr. Designer

Role Definition

A Senior Designer must have a strong design background and a desire to use creativity to solve problems in three-dimensional space, which enhances the productivity, quality, and working environment of facilities. A Sr. Designer will have the ability to accurately and efficiently design and layout the process for a variety of ag and industrial facilities, including but not limited to commercial seed production, grain handling and storage, milling, feed mill, pet food, oilseed extraction, and/or ethanol facilities. They are very technical and understand industrial process flows, equipment lists, and design methodology required to develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFD's), and General Arrangement drawings. They will have 10+ years of relevant design experience and have the ability and willingness to teach and mentor others. They will assist the Project Manager in planning overall project safety, budget, schedule, and quality of complex projects. This role profile is subject to change at any time.

PROTECT PEOPLE

• Safety comes first in everything I do

• I protect our seat at the table by doing my best work

• I develop myself and others

• I put the needs of the Company and others above my own

• I represent myself and the Company professionally at all times

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

• I respect people

• I have a positive attitude

• I collaborate and build healthy external relationships

• I collaborate and build healthy internal relationships

• I engage in healthy conflict

• I act with honesty, integrity, and ethics

• I avoid dramatic and toxic behavior

FOCUS ON END GOALS

• I focus my efforts on providing value-added work to the customer; 'work in the business'

• I start with the end in mind

• I honor our process

• I act with the greater good of the company and the team in mind

• I embrace the EOS process and take the appropriate amount of time to "work on the business"

• I respect Company resources

DRIVE INNOVATION

• I offer 2 Second Lean improvements

• I act with a continuous improvement mindset; low tech or high tech

• I think differently to create value and solve problems

Top 5 role responsibilites:

LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Communicate effectively to establish, lead, and contribute to internal/external engineering/design teams.

• Maintain clear, consistent communication with the team and customers via all channels.

• Assemble engineering teams to design projects, resolve issues, solve problems, and ensure accurate plans; support other departments as needed.

• Teach and mentor team members.

PROPOSALS & PRE-DESIGN

• Establish and manage the design scope, schedule, and budget.

• Collaborate with internal/external partners, engineers, and professionals to define project technical parameters, develop conceptual design, and scope.

• Provide input on critical path schedules for design/procurement phases, factoring in resources and hand-offs for procurement, fabrication, and construction.

• Estimate time and cost for the process / general arrangement design work.

• Assist in developing cost estimates across project stages.

• Work with partners to pre-plan, identify constraints, and manage design risks.

LEAD GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DESIGN

• Lead owner design meetings; foster communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, and progress; document changes; use online tools for efficiency.

• Lead Process / General Arrangement design on projects, make recommendations/decisions, and oversee quality of drawings, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD's), equipment lists, specs, reports, and docs.

• Research and ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal codes, permits, and standards using internal/external expertise.

• Prepare and execute design services to meet client expectations for clarity, timeliness, quality, completeness, and efficiency.

• Integrate new technology and/or environmentally friendly practices into processes.

• Critique designs for safety, manufacturability, constructability, failures, usage, functionality, and efficiency.

• Ensure safety in project design for all stakeholders per OSHA, MSHA, IBC, IFC, NFPA, and other regulations.

• Collaborate with team/vendors to review equipment drawings, route submittals, and manage specs for proper equipment fit and sizing.

• Analyze equipment, systems, and processes to meet, sustain, and improve performance requirements as needed.

• Implement designs, prototype, test, modify for cost-effectiveness/budget adherence, and commission processes.

• Analyze problems via data, field engineering, experimentation, and team dialog to enhance designs, reduce warranties, and drive improvements.

PROCUREMENT & CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

• Collaborate with project management to procure engineering services; prepare/negotiate contracts and revisions with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and trade contractors per payment terms.

• Conduct site observations and report deficiencies, non-conformances, safety/quality issues, and improvements to senior project manager.

• Comply with project risk programs (contracts, insurance, bonding, owner/regs); identify, investigate, and propose risk solutions.

CLIENT RELATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in business development and customer service via professional representation and interactions with customers, partners, suppliers, and industry contacts.

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships based on performance and trust.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 or 4-year degree from college or technical school in structural, architectural, electrical, or mechanical drafting or design. Combined experience and industry educational certifications to demonstrate competency will be considered.

• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience.

• Ability to work in a cross functional team environment, and communicate clearly is required.

• Experience in equipment commissioning and startup is beneficial.

• Experience 3D scanning and working with point clouds is beneficial.

• Preferred experience with Autodesk Design Suite (Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Travel up to 15% or as needed, by air and ground.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly

• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.

• Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting, and handling; typical of office work.

• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.

• Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels.

• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.

• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.

• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.

• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.

• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments and on concrete floors.

• Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching.

• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.

• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

• Must be able to stand for extended durations.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Keen Project Solutions is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). Keen is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

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