Sr. Process Engineer

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

Job summary

ASR Group, one of the world’s leading cane sugar refiners, seeks a Senior Process Engineer in Louisiana to enhance packaging and processing operations. The role focuses on improving existing processes via automation, process development, and new technologies, while collaborating with control engineers to optimize controls and energy use.

Applicants should have five years of chemical/process engineering experience, a strong background in data-driven decision making, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• Five years of Chemical/Process Engineering experience; food industry preferred.
• Experience developing new processes or procedures.
• Experience supporting multiple capital projects.
• Supervisory or project leadership experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods to improve the existing process through automation, process developments and new technologies.
• Collaborate with Control Engineers to optimize Process Controls to fine tune points for efficiency and quality.
• Assist process superintendents and supervisors to troubleshoot issues in the process.
• Strive to improve energy efficiency of the process and refinery.
• Manage process projects and tasks as assigned by the process manager.
• Work within safety, environmental, food safety and food security procedures.
• Perform lab testing to support improvements.
• Manage and develop junior Process Engineers

Skills

Process optimization

Data-driven decisions

Lean Six Sigma

Process controls

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chemical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Wonderware

SAP

Visio

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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 Senior Process Engineer 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.
• 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, 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.