Lead Process Engineer, Sugar Refinery Operations

Florida Crystals / ASR Group; Crockett (CA); On-site; USD 81,500 - 151,500; Full time

Job summary

Florida Crystals / ASR Group in Crockett, CA is looking for a Process Engineer. This role focuses on developing new manufacturing processes and improving existing operations, requiring hands-on interaction on the manufacturing floor.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of engineering experience and a 4-year degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical. The position offers a competitive salary between $81,500 and $151,500.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in an industrial facility.
• Experience supervising in a unionized work environment.
• Experience supporting capital projects.
• Experience in developing new processes/procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods to improve existing processes through technology.
• Work with Control Engineers to optimize process controls.
• Assist supervisors in troubleshooting process issues.
• Improve energy efficiency of the process.
• Manage assigned process projects and tasks.
• Perform lab testing for process improvements.

Skills

Process improvement

Automation

Process control optimization

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

4 year degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical)

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Process Engineer develops and supports the implementation of new processes while improving existing operations and manufacturing technologies. This role supports multiple capital projects, including process and equipment design reviews, engineering analyses, and technical studies. The Process Engineer works closely with operators, supervisors, and cross-functional partners to troubleshoot process issues, identify improvement opportunities, and help drive safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This is a hands-on engineering role that includes regular time on the manufacturing floor.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements methods to improve existing processes through automation, process improvements, and new technologies.

• Partners with Control Engineers to optimize process controls, fine-tune control points, improve efficiency, and support product quality.

• Assists process superintendents and supervisors with troubleshooting process-related issues.

• Identifies and supports opportunities to improve energy efficiency across the process and refinery.

• Manages assigned process projects and tasks in alignment with process manager priorities.

• Follows all safety, environmental, food safety, and food security procedures.

• Performs lab testing and analysis to support process improvements.

• Learns and applies knowledge of sugar cane processing operations.

• Uses strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and SAP, to support engineering and operational work.

• Maintains the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be required based on business needs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 5+ years of engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Experience supervising employees or leading projects involving employees in a unionized work environment.

• Experience supporting multiple capital projects.

• Experience developing, improving, or supporting the implementation of new processes and procedures.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university; Chemical Engineering preferred.

Location

• C&H Sugar Refinery - Crockett, CA

Salary Range

$81,500.00-$151,500.00