Sr. Process Engineer

OVERVIEW

The Senior Process Engineer provides engineering services for sugar packaging and processing. Focusing on improving current operations and facilitating 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.
• Assists 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.
• Works within all safety, environmental, food safety and food security procedures.
• Performs lab testing to support improvements.
• Manages and develops 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
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma for triggered events and proactive improvements
• Unit operations, understanding and continuous improvements
• Process measurement and control systems
• Maintain maintenance techniques and systems for reliable operation
• Troubleshoot hardware and processes
• Manage 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
• 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