Process Engineer

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 the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, 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®.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

ASR Group’s companies have more than 150 years of experience taking sugar cane from the field to the table.  Our expertise in every aspect of the cane sugar process is without equal.  We are the largest vertically integrated cane sugar refiner in the world.  Our nine refineries are found in five countries across the globe and collectively can produce more than six million tonnes of sugar.  We also own and operate sugar mills in the United States, Mexico and Belize.  As an expert in raw sugar procurement, our reach spans more than 40 countries and our network of partners and suppliers has never been stronger.  Our brands are leaders in their respective markets.  We sell our branded and private label sugars, sweeteners and syrups in the grocery, food service, industrial and pharmaceutical channels in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia.

POSITION SCOPE

To support the optimisation and technical improvement of an area of the refinery. To identify and manage medium sized projects in own area of responsibility, or work as part of a larger project team. To stand in for the Process Team Manager during holiday/absence as required.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist in managing the technical and plant related aspects of Safety, Hygiene, Environment and Quality consistent with TALS procedures and targets to achieve continuous improvement and to meet legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Development of systems to measure key plant technical performance and output quality standards.
• Identify projects to enhance safety, de-bottleneck and improve technical performance / reduce costs.
• Assist in co-ordinating problem solving effort requiring technical input.
• Identify non optimal plant operation (including use of utilities/energy) and work with Console and Field personnel to improve process operation.
• Contribute to the maintenance plan for an area in terms of assisting in the prioritisation of work to maximise benefit.
• Anticipate raw sugar quality related problems and reduce their impact
• Provide guidance to the Shift and Process Team Managers on the most appropriate ways to react to particular process issues.
• Work with Console Operators to improve the way that operating problems are dealt with.
• Develop systems to monitor plant performance.
• Manage medium sized projects (up to £100k).
• Work as process engineer on larger projects and provide a liaison between projects and production.
• Update and develop key documentation including process models, P&ID’s, and line lists for example for area of responsibility.
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Improved hygiene in area of responsibility as measured by GMP audits.
• Improved technical performance in area of responsibility (e.g. Pan Yields, Process colour / ash, Sugar loss, Molasses ideality, energy performance, water / power / air use etc.).
• Decrease in production losses due to processing issues in area of responsibility.
• Deliver agreed projects on time, within scope and on budget.

DIMENTIONS

Actively involved in a number of activities simultaneously:

• Safety incident investigations / improvements;
• Quality incident investigations / auditing;
• Process investigations / optimisation; 
• Energy optimisation and auditing;
• Process monitoring / reporting;
• Production planning (area dependant);
• Co-ordination with shift and engineering teams;
• Coaching/training of operating team;
• Project work

DESIRED WORK EXPERIENCES

• Relevant experience in a large food processing or similar manufacturing operation, to include:

• Knowledge of safety management systems such as risk assessment, safety auditing, permits to work etc.;
• Project team experience; 
• Some understanding of automatic control systems; 
• Good technical understanding of process flows and unit operations;
• Understanding of quality management systems such as ISO 9002 and HACCP;

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Team working nature combined with team leading potential.
• Effective co-ordination skills.
• Ability to work complex situations with minimum referral to manager.
• Good at working as part of a team and as an individual.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Educated to degree level, preferably in Chemical Engineering;

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

ASR Group’s companies have more than 150 years of experience taking sugar cane from the field to the table.  Our expertise in every aspect of the cane sugar process is without equal.  We are the largest vertically integrated cane sugar refiner in the world.  Our nine refineries are found in five countries across the globe and collectively can produce more than six million tonnes of sugar.  We also own and operate sugar mills in the United States, Mexico and Belize.  As an expert in raw sugar procurement, our reach spans more than 40 countries and our network of partners and suppliers has never been stronger.  Our brands are leaders in their respective markets.  We sell our branded and private label sugars, sweeteners and syrups in the grocery, food service, industrial and pharmaceutical channels in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia.

POSITION SCOPE

To support the optimisation and technical improvement of an area of the refinery. To identify and manage medium sized projects in own area of responsibility, or work as part of a larger project team. To stand in for the Process Team Manager during holiday/absence as required.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist in managing the technical and plant related aspects of Safety, Hygiene, Environment and Quality consistent with TALS procedures and targets to achieve continuous improvement and to meet legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Development of systems to measure key plant technical performance and output quality standards.
• Identify projects to enhance safety, de-bottleneck and improve technical performance / reduce costs.
• Assist in co-ordinating problem solving effort requiring technical input.
• Identify non optimal plant operation (including use of utilities/energy) and work with Console and Field personnel to improve process operation.
• Contribute to the maintenance plan for an area in terms of assisting in the prioritisation of work to maximise benefit.
• Anticipate raw sugar quality related problems and reduce their impact
• Provide guidance to the Shift and Process Team Managers on the most appropriate ways to react to particular process issues.
• Work with Console Operators to improve the way that operating problems are dealt with.
• Develop systems to monitor plant performance.
• Manage medium sized projects (up to £100k).
• Work as process engineer on larger projects and provide a liaison between projects and production.
• Update and develop key documentation including process models, P&ID’s, and line lists for example for area of responsibility.
•  

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Improved hygiene in area of responsibility as measured by GMP audits.
• Improved technical performance in area of responsibility (e.g. Pan Yields, Process colour / ash, Sugar loss, Molasses ideality, energy performance, water / power / air use etc.).
• Decrease in production losses due to processing issues in area of responsibility.
• Deliver agreed projects on time, within scope and on budget.

DIMENTIONS

Actively involved in a number of activities simultaneously:

• Safety incident investigations / improvements;
• Quality incident investigations / auditing;
• Process investigations / optimisation; 
• Energy optimisation and auditing;
• Process monitoring / reporting;
• Production planning (area dependant);
• Co-ordination with shift and engineering teams;
• Coaching/training of operating team;
• Project work

DESIRED WORK EXPERIENCES

• Relevant experience in a large food processing or similar manufacturing operation, to include:

• Knowledge of safety management systems such as risk assessment, safety auditing, permits to work etc.;
• Project team experience; 
• Some understanding of automatic control systems; 
• Good technical understanding of process flows and unit operations;
• Understanding of quality management systems such as ISO 9002 and HACCP;

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Team working nature combined with team leading potential.
• Effective co-ordination skills.
• Ability to work complex situations with minimum referral to manager.
• Good at working as part of a team and as an individual.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Educated to degree level, preferably in Chemical Engineering;

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.

Service Excellence - Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services. Efficiency and Sustainability - Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment. Value-Add - create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.