Lead Project Engineer

OVERVIEW

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®.

Senior level to Advanced level Capital Project Engineer. Responsible for developing and managing large‑scale and highly complex capital programs and projects related to plant safety, Process Safety Management, infrastructure, process improvement, capacity expansion, compliance, and operational efficiency across the assigned refinery. Leads cross‑functional teams, mentors local capital project engineers, ensures adherence to safety and environmental standards, and delivers programs on time, within scope, and within budget.

Expert knowledge of engineering principles, project management methodology, and process equipment. Proven mentor and trainer of new project engineers. Familiarity with regulatory and engineering standards. Willingness to travel up to 15% annually.

• This role is on site (5 days a week) at the Chalmette, LA refinery with infrequent travel to any of our refinery and/or non‑refinery operations as required.

• Develop program investment strategies including scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Plan, execute, and finalize complex projects and programs from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams including engineers, procurement, safety, operations and contract labor.
• Prepare and manage program budgets ($2M to $100M), forecasts, and cost controls.
• Secure and allocate resources effectively to ensure project timelines and objectives are met.
• Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations at all project stages.
• Act as the primary liaison between the project teams, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on program progress, challenges, and financial performance.
• Provide guidance and oversight on technical aspects of projects, including process design, equipment selection, and construction activities.
• Own, contribute to and develop standards of design for ASR’s operations consistent with industry best practices.
• Review peer engineering designs and ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices and company policies.
• Drive the development of best practices and innovative solutions which enhance our operational performance and reduce costs.
• Partner with Procurement to develop key partnerships with key equipment, engineering or construction services.
• Develop & execute Commissioning Plans for programs. Own the CQV and vertical start‑up mentality.
• Manage external resources as needed to conduct detailed engineering designs, construction management and other supplementary project support.
• Oversee and support the execution/project delivery including scope definition and control, project cost control, cash‑flow forecasts, schedules, construction management, training, project coordination and post‑completion reviews.
• Responsible for process safety and environmental compliance/implementation projects.
• Ensure process PSM requirements are met.

• 15+ years of experience in the manufacturing process and/or project focused role.
• 15+ years of experience managing Capex projects within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodology on multiple $5M+ projects.
• Ability to communicate and interact with multiple levels within an organization and professionally represent the company with outside vendors and engineering…