Sr. Process Engineer

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.