Ensure the efficiency, safety, and quality of the industrial processes in the corn ethanol plant through technical control of operations, data analysis, procedure standardization, and continuous improvement, guaranteeing compliance with yield, cost, sustainability, and regulatory compliance targets. * Develop, review, and implement **standard operating procedures (SOP)**, **work instructions**, and **response plans**. * Plan and conduct **technical training** (onboarding, refresher courses, process safety management – **PSM**) and evaluate their effectiveness. * Lead **management of change (MOC)** and maintain updated **P&IDs and flowcharts** whenever process changes occur. * Manage **critical inputs**: enzymes, yeasts, nutrients, antimicrobials, antifoaming agents, water treatment and boiler chemicals. * Define **minimum stock levels and reorder points**, monitor expiration dates and storage conditions according to **NR\-20/ABNT**. * Control **specific consumption** (kg/t corn, L/m³ ethanol) and **support the procurement department** with technical specifications, proposal analysis, and supplier qualification. * Monitor **cost per liter KPIs** and propose optimization actions. * Monitor all stages of the production process: **milling, liquefaction/saccharification, fermentation, distillation, dehydration (molecular sieves), evaporation, CO₂, DDGS/wet cake/oil**. * Ensure **mass and energy balances** and optimize **industrial yield**. * Work on **utilities** (steam, compressed air, water, cooling towers, wastewater treatment plant), ensuring operational reliability and efficiency. * Lead **loss analysis** (carryover, blowdown, emissions, rework) and **identification of bottlenecks** (equipment, controls, instrumentation). * Develop and maintain **performance dashboards** (Power BI, Excel, SCADA, MES) with metrics such as: Yield (L/t corn), Fermentation efficiency, Steam consumption (kg/m³ ethanol), Electrical consumption (kWh/m³), OEE, downtime, “right\-first\-time”, and losses. * Apply methodologies such as **RCA (5 Whys, Ishikawa)**, **FMEA**, **SPC/QC**, and **Lean Six Sigma** to reduce variations, costs, and cycle times. * Propose and execute **continuous improvement projects (KAIZEN)** and **CAPEX/OPEX projects**, including feasibility studies, sizing, and commissioning. * Standardize **CIP routines**, **fermentation curves**, **setpoints**, and **advanced control strategies** (PID/optimization). * Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (**ANP, MAPA, IBAMA**, **NRs 10/12/13/20/33/35**). * Support internal and external audits and collaborate with **EHS/SSMA** departments. * Work synergistically with the **PCM**, prioritizing data-driven interventions. * Support **calibrations and control loops**, specify **interlocks, alarms, and critical permissives**, and review process logic and historical data. * Optimize **corn receiving processes** (pre-cleaning, drying, and storage), minimizing losses and moisture variations. * Standardize **ethanol, oil, and DDGS dispatch**, ensuring traceability, documentation (ANP), and operational safety. Requirements: * Completed Bachelor's degree (Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Process Engineering or related fields.) Specific Knowledge: * In-depth knowledge of corn ethanol process: liquefaction/saccharification, fermentation, distillation, dehydration, evaporation, DDGS/wet cake, oil recovery, CO₂, utilities, and wastewater treatment plant. * Improvement tools: RCA, FMEA, SPC/QC, PDCA, Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt desirable). * Systems and data: Power BI, advanced Excel (DAX/Pivot); knowledge of SQL/Python is a plus. * Standards and regulations: NRs 10, 12, 13, 20, 33, 35, ANP, MAPA, IBAMA, and good storage practices according to NR\-20/ABNT. * Ability to read and interpret PFD, PID, data sheets, pump and heat exchanger curves, and mass and energy balances. * Technical English for reading manuals, supplier documentation, and basic communication.