Mechanical Engineer Trainee

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, foodservice 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 foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

All applications submitted must include the following:

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Updated police record
• Two (2) reference letters
• Copies of recent transcripts

The Mechanical Engineer Trainee will support day-to-day mechanical repairs, maintenance, and engineering activities, including troubleshooting plant equipment and improving operational processes. The role provides hands-on experience in sugar manufacturing operations and includes responsibility for coordinating and reporting on repair schedules for the Mill Boiling House during the out-of-crop period. This position is offered as a structured two-year training program designed to develop practical engineering skills within an industrial plant environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field from an Accredited Engineering Institution
• Recent graduate or 0-2 years of relevant experience in Industrial Plant Processes and Equipment Operation and Maintenance is a plus
• Basic understanding of Industrial machinery and maintenance principles
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and machine mechanics

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, exposure to CMMS is an asset).
• Attention to detail and strong safety awareness.
• Able to work in a plant-based role with exposure to heat, noise, and moving machinery.
• Able to sometimes work shifts, weekends, and on public holidays.             

 Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development, coordinating and implementation of Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Schedule for mechanical equipment (mills, boilers, turbines, pumps, conveyors, centrifuges).
• Perform Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Root Cause Analysis of Manufacturing Process and all related equipment failures.
• Participate in daily inspections and condition monitoring of plant machinery.
• Assist in the development and updating of maintenance schedules and records.

• Work with supervisors to ensure minimal downtime to improve efficiency, optimal equipment performance and mechanical reliability.  

• Support installation, commissioning and testing of new equipment.
• Participate in shutdown planning and execution activities.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, maintenance logs, and documentation.

All applications submitted must include the following and addressed to:

Sr. Human Resources Manager

Belize Sugar Industries Limited

Tower Hill, Orange Walk

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Updated police record
• Two (2) reference letters
• Copies of recent transcripts

The deadline for submitting the applications and all required documents is May 11, 2026.

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success.