Process Engineer II

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, maintenance, and engineering functions.
• Experience training,…