Process Engineer

Florida Crystals / ASR Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sugar refining industry is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize operations and manage projects. The role involves enhancing safety, improving technical performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and relevant manufacturing experience, along with strong communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a manufacturing operation.
• Knowledge of safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and plant-related aspects of Safety, Hygiene, Environment, and Quality.
• Identify projects to enhance safety and improve technical performance.
• Manage medium-sized projects (up to £100k).

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Coordination Skills

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service, and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada, and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's, and Sidul.

POSITION SCOPE

To support the optimisation and technical improvement of an area of the refinery. To identify and manage medium-sized projects within own area of responsibility, or work as part of a larger project team. To stand in for the Process Team Manager during holidays or absences as required.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist in managing the technical and plant-related aspects of Safety, Hygiene, Environment, and Quality, consistent with TALS procedures and targets to achieve continuous improvement and meet legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Develop systems to measure key plant technical performance and output quality standards.
• Identify projects to enhance safety, de-bottleneck, improve technical performance, or reduce costs.
• Assist in coordinating problem-solving efforts requiring technical input.
• Identify non-optimal plant operation (including utilities/energy use) and collaborate with Console and Field personnel to improve process operation.
• Contribute to the maintenance plan for an area by assisting in prioritising work to maximize benefits.
• Anticipate raw sugar quality-related problems and reduce their impact.
• Provide guidance to Shift and Process Team Managers on the most appropriate responses to process issues.
• Work with Console Operators to improve the handling of operational problems.
• Develop systems to monitor plant performance.
• Manage medium-sized projects (up to £100k).
• Participate as a process engineer on larger projects and liaise between projects and production.
• Update and develop key documentation, including process models, P&ID's, and line lists for the area of responsibility.

DESIRED WORK EXPERIENCES

• Relevant experience in a manufacturing operation.
• Knowledge of safety management systems such as risk assessment, safety auditing, permits to work, etc.
• Some understanding of automatic control systems.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Team-oriented with leadership potential.
• Effective coordination skills.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Educated to degree level, preferably in Chemical Engineering.

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener company.

Service Excellence - Be the industry's gold standard by focusing on reliability, providing products of superior quality, and offering excellent customer service.
Efficiency and Sustainability - Eliminate inefficiencies to be a sustainable, low-cost producer and generate fuel for reinvestment.
Value-Add - Create strategic advantages and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services.

The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture, as we aim to build, retain, and motivate a winning team.