Maura Higgins

Maura Higgins is a skilled Process Engineer with extensive experience in the chemical and energy industries. Currently employed at Primient since June 2023, Maura has held similar roles at CHS Inc., BioUrja Group, and ADM, focusing on optimizing plant processes and ensuring environmental compliance. Key accomplishments include managing boiler systems, auditing chemical usage for cost savings, and developing Key Performance Indicators to enhance operational efficiency. Prior experience as a Project Simulation Engineer at Emerson Automation Solutions involved creating training simulations for chemical processes, and an early co-op role at Bayer Crop Science provided foundational industry exposure. Maura holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia, earned in 2019.