Sr. Process Engineer

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sugar processing company located in Arabi, Louisiana, is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving process efficiency through automation and technology integration, supervise junior engineers, and manage process projects. Applicants should have a B.S. in Engineering, preferably Chemical, along with a minimum of five years of related experience. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety and quality standards are met while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Five years of Chemical/Process Engineering experience desired.
• Previous work experience in developing new processes.
• Experience supervising employees in a unionized work environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods of process improvement through automation.
• Optimize Process Controls to achieve efficiencies.
• Assist supervisors in troubleshooting process issues.
• Manage process projects as assigned.

Skills

Process optimization

Data-based decision making

Lean Six Sigma

Unit operations

Process measurement and control systems

Troubleshooting hardware and processes

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred)

Tools

Wonderware

SAP

Job description

Application for the Sr. Process Engineer role at American Sugar Refining, Inc.

Overview

The Senior Process Engineer provides engineering services for sugar packaging and processing, focusing on improving current operations and facilitating 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.
• Manage and develop junior Process Engineers.

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)

• Strong engineering fundamentals with proven abilities and practical experience in the following areas:
• Process optimization
• Data-based decision making using data from different sources
• 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 operation
• Troubleshooting 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.

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.