The Senior Process Engineer provides engineering services for sugar packaging and processing. Focusing on improving current operations and facilitate the 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
Five years of Chemical/Process Engineering experience desired; prior knowledge in Food industry or Consumer Product Goods is preferred
Experience supervising employees or leading a project including employees in a unionized work environment is a plus
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio. Wonderware, SAP an advantage