Sr. Process Engineer - Canadian Centre of Excellence

ASR Group; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading sugar manufacturer as a Sr. Process Engineer and elevate your career in the sugar industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a prestigious program aimed at enhancing the skills of experienced engineers. You'll work closely with a dedicated team, gaining invaluable insights into process management and operational excellence. As part of your responsibilities, you'll monitor plant performance, prepare essential documentation, and contribute to safety and quality initiatives. If you're passionate about making an impact in a vital industry while developing your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of sugar industry experience is a must.
• Strong supervisory and technical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare process flow diagrams and assist in training operators.

Skills

Leadership skills

Process improvement skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Sugar Engineering

Tools

SAP maintenance system

Kronos attendance system

Process control HMI

Visikum

Job description

Sr. Process Engineer - Canadian Centre of Excellence

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Redpath Sugar is located on Toronto’s historic downtown waterfront and has been a part of Canada’s heritage for more than 160 years. Our brand is the oldest food-related trademark in Canada and is recognized across the country. Redpath Sugar is part of ASR Group, the largest cane sugar refiner in the world.

OVERVIEW

Are you looking to elevate your career in sugar manufacturing? Join the world’s largest sugar manufacturer and immerse yourself in a program tailored for experienced engineers in the sugar industry.

ASR Group/Redpath Sugar offers a 1-2 year program called the Canadian Centre of Excellence which is designed to bring international professionals with experience in the sugar industry up to ASR standards.

A career as Sr. Process Engineer with ASR Group will add new skills, both technical and managerial. Ideally, the candidate has a qualification in chemical engineering and a minimum of eight years experience in a supervisory and/or technical position at a sugar refinery or factory. The successful candidates will have support and mentorship from process team members, company leaders, and technical subject matter experts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Become familiar, learn and understand ASR regulations in the following areas: Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, environmental and working in a unionized environment.
2. Become competent in the following ASR software functions: process control HMI and the use of trends and statistical process control.
3. Access and use lab reports, Daily shift report, Continuous Improvement tools, SAP maintenance system, Kronos attendance system, and Visikum.
4. Familiarize and understand the following ASR services: steam, power and compressed air supply, lake water cooling system, condensate management, waste water treatment, mud disposal, resin and Carbon transfer.
5. Familiarize and understand the following process items: salt and lime off loading, specials transfer, yellow sugar transfer, sugar supply to packaging, bulk and liquid sugar loading and molasses storage, brix control and loading.
6. Monitor the technical performance of the plant, in particular, energy, water, sucrose loss, productivity, cost and product quality.
7. Report situations where the plant is not meeting identified technical targets and recommend corrective actions.
8. Interface with all departments, in particular, Quality, Process, Maintenance, Corporate Engineering and Packaging.
9. Prepare process flow diagrams, which include material, energy and utility balance, based on existing equipment or recommended processes, and assist in updating operations and emergency procedures manuals.
10. Assist in the training of operators when new projects are implemented or retraining is required.
11. Participate in all aspects of the safety, quality and sustainability programs.
12. Shadow the process superintendent or the process engineer when required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. BS Chemical, Mechanical or Sugar Engineering (or equivalent)
2. Minimum of 8 years’ sugar experience (A MUST)
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
4. Strong supervisory, technical, interpersonal and communication skills
5. Proven leadership and process improvement skills
6. Manage multiple priorities with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision

LOCATION

Toronto

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.