Process Engineer II

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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, food service 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 food service product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

The Process Engineer II provides engineering services for sugar processing for the refinery , with a focus on improving current operations. This is done by advancing process efficiency through the development and execution of sustainable process improvements in an older refinery. This position requires a hands-on engineering approach, a strong field presence, and the ability to support daily operations while improving melt throughput, reliability, recovery, and sucrose loss performance.

• Responsible for developing methods to improve existing processes through automation, process development, and the application of new technologies.
• Works with Control Engineers to optimize process controls and fine-tune control points to achieve improved efficiency, stability, and product quality.
• Assists Process Superintendents and Supervisors with troubleshooting process issues and implementing practical, sustainable solutions.
• Provides hands-on technical support in the field and routinely engages operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel to identify and implement process improvements.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to increase melt throughput, improve recovery, and reduce sucrose losses throughout the refinery process.
• Uses operating data, laboratory results, field observations, and process trends to identify root causes and support data-based decisions.
• Develops, trains, coaches, and mentors operators and newer employees to strengthen process knowledge, troubleshooting capability, and operational consistency.
• Works collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Reliability, and Engineering teams to drive sustainable improvements and operational excellence.
• Manages process projects and tasks as assigned by the Process Managers, including scope development, coordination, execution, and follow-through.
• Performs laboratory testing and process trials to support troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provides operational support outside normal business hours during critical startups, shutdowns, process interruptions, and other high-priority operating situations.
• Works within all safety, environmental, food safety, and food security procedures.

• Five years of Chemical or Process Engineering experience desired; experience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, refining, chemical processing, or a continuous-process environment is preferred.
• Previous experience developing or assisting in the development of new processes, operating procedures, and sustainable process improvements.
• Demonstrated success identifying and implementing improvements in throughput, reliability, recovery, quality, energy use, or cost performance.
• Prior involvement in supporting multiple capital projects and coordinating work across operations,…