Process Engineer II

ASR Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 81,500 - 151,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading sugar manufacturer is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and implement new processes while improving existing operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of engineering experience in an industrial facility, strong skills in automation and process improvements, and a degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical. This hands-on role involves optimizing production processes in a unionized work environment. The position is based in California, offering a salary range of $81,500 to $151,500.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in an industrial facility.
• Experience supervising in a unionized work environment.
• Experience supporting multiple capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods of improving existing processes through new technologies.
• Optimize process controls to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Manage process projects as assigned by the process manager.

Skills

Process development

Automation

Energy efficiency improvement

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

4 year degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred)

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, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

The Process Engineer will develop and assist in implementing new processes. The Process Engineer is also responsible for improving existing operations and manufacturing technologies. This position will support multiple capital projects and will examine project and design to include process design and equipment. The Process Engineer is also responsible for performing engineering analysis and studies. The Process Engineer regularly interacts with line operators on issues and may lead a task force or project requiring regular interaction with line employees. This is a hands‑on engineering position that includes considerable time spent on the manufacturing floor.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for developing methods of improving the existing process through automation, process developments and new technologies.
• Works with Control Engineers to optimize Process Controls to fine tune process control points to achieve efficiencies and improved quality.
• Assist process superintendents and supervisors as needed to troubleshoot issues in the process.
• Strives to constantly improve the energy efficiency of the process and the refinery.
• Manages process projects and tasks as assigned by the process manager.
• Works within all safety, environmental, food safety and food security procedures.
• Able to perform lab testing to support improvements.
• Ability to learn the process associated with processing sugar cane
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and SAP
• Additional duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 5+ years of engineering experience in an industrial facility
• Experience supervising employees or leading a project including employees in a unionized work environment
• Experience supporting multiple capital projects
• Experience developing and assisting in new processes/procedures

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 4 year degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical) from an accredited college/university

Location

Crockett, CA

Salary Range

$81,500.00-$151,500.00

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland