Sr. Process Engineer - Canadian Centre of Excellence

Redpath Sugar Ltd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sugar manufacturing company in Toronto is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and over 8 years of experience in the sugar industry. Responsibilities include compliance with safety regulations, monitoring plant performance, and collaborating with various departments to enhance operations. The position offers significant opportunities for mentorship and career development.

Benefits

Mentorship from experts

Inclusive working environment

Commitment to ethical standards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ sugar industry experience.
• Proven ability to lead process improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with ASR regulations.
• Monitor plant performance focusing on productivity and product quality.
• Collaborate with various departments to enhance operations.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Sugar Engineering

Tools

ASR software functions

SAP maintenance system

Kronos attendance system

Visikum

Job description

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, designed to bring international professionals with experience in the sugar industry up to ASR standards.

A career as a Sr. Process Engineer with ASR Group will add new skills, both technical and managerial. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in chemical engineering and at least eight years of experience in a supervisory and/or technical role at a sugar refinery or factory. Successful candidates will receive support and mentorship from process team members, company leaders, and technical experts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and comply with ASR regulations related to Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Environment, and unionized work environments.
• Develop competence in ASR software functions: process control HMI, trend analysis, and statistical process control.
• Utilize lab reports, daily shift reports, Continuous Improvement tools, SAP maintenance system, Kronos attendance system, and Visikum.
• Familiarize with ASR services such as steam, power, compressed air supply, lake water cooling, condensate management, wastewater treatment, mud disposal, resin and carbon transfer.
• Understand process items including salt and lime offloading, specials transfer, yellow sugar transfer, sugar supply to packaging, bulk and liquid sugar loading, molasses storage, Brix control, and loading.
• Monitor plant performance focusing on energy, water, sucrose loss, productivity, costs, and product quality.
• Report and recommend corrective actions when technical targets are not met.
• Collaborate with departments such as Quality, Process, Maintenance, Engineering, and Packaging.
• Prepare and update process flow diagrams, including material, energy, and utility balances, and assist in updating operational and emergency procedures manuals.
• Assist in operator training for new projects or retraining.
• Participate in safety, quality, and sustainability programs.
• Shadow process superintendents or engineers as needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Sugar Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 8 years’ sugar industry experience
• Strong communication skills in English
• Supervisory, technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Proven ability to lead process improvements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

LOCATION

• Toronto

At Redpath Sugar, we take pride in "Making Life a Little Sweeter" by providing quality service and sugar products. We are committed to high ethical standards and fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.