Process Engineer II

C&H Sugar; Crockett (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

C&H Sugar in Crockett, CA is seeking a Process Engineer II to provide engineering services for sugar packaging and processing. The role focuses on improving current operations and driving efficiency through process improvements and automation.

Responsibilities include optimizing process controls, managing projects, and performing lab testing, with emphasis on safety and compliance within a food manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Data-based decision making from multiple sources
• Process optimization for sugar production
• Lean Six Sigma for proactive improvements
• Unit operations and continuous improvements
• Process measurement and control systems
• Troubleshooting hardware and processes
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong communication across all levels of the organization
• Lab testing to support improvements
• Learning the process of processing sugar cane

Responsibilities

• Develop methods to improve existing processes through automation and new technologies
• Collaborate with Control Engineers to optimize process controls for efficiency and quality
• Assist process superintendents and supervisors in troubleshooting
• Improve energy efficiency of the process and refinery
• Lead process projects as assigned by the process manager
• Follow safety, environmental, food safety and food security procedures
• Perform lab testing to support process improvements

Job description

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

Overview

The Process Engineer II provides engineering services for sugar packaging and processing. Focusing on improving current operations and facilitate the growth process efficiency by developing & executing process improvement.

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.
• Performs lab testing to support improvements.

Work Experiences

• Five years of Chemical/Process Engineering experience desired; prior knowledge in Food industry or Consumer Product Goods is preferred
• Previous work experience developing or assisting in the development of new processes/procedures
• Prior involvement with supporting multiple capital projects
• Experience supervising employees or leading a project including employees in a unionized work environment is a plus

Education Requirements

B.S. degree (or higher) in Engineering (Chemical preferred) or related field from an accredited college/university

Essential Capabilities (knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Attributes)

• Data-based decision making using data from different sources
• Process optimization
• Lean Six Sigma for triggered events and proactive improvements
• Unit operations, understanding and continuous improvements
• Process measurement and control systems
• Maintenance techniques and systems for reliable operationTroubleshooting hardware and processes
• Managing multiple projects, tasks and deadlines
• Organizational skills, attention to detail and follow through on agreed actions
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio. Wonderware, SAP an advantage
• Food manufacturing, GMPs, HACCP, SQF. Safety standards and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Must be able to perform lab testing to support improvements.
• Ability to learn the process associated with processing sugar cane

LOCATION

• Crockett, CA

SALARY RANGES

• $81,500.00 to $151,500.00 USD

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