Sr. Process Engineer - Canadian Centre of Excellence

OVERVIEW

Are you looking to elevate your career in sugar manufacturing? Join the world’s largest sugar manufacturer and immerse yourself in a program tailored for experienced engineers in the sugar industry.

ASR Group/Redpath Sugar offers 1-2 years program called the Canadian Centre of Excellence which is designed to bring international professionals with experience in the sugar industry up to ASR standards.

A career as Sr. Process Engineer with ASR Group will add new skills, both technical and managerial. Ideally, the candidate has a qualification in chemical engineering and a minimum of eight years experience in a supervisory and/or technical position at a sugar refinery or factory. The successful candidates will have support and mentorship from process team members, company leaders and technical subject matter experts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Become familiar, learn and understand ASR regulations in the following areas: Safety, Quality, Continues Improvement, environmental and working in a unionized environment.
• Become competent in the following ASR software functions: process control HMI and the use of trends and statistical process control.
• Access and use lab reports, Daily shift report, Continuous Improvement tools, SAP maintenance system, Kronos attendance system and Visikum.
• Familiarize and understand the following ASR services: steam, power and compressed air supply, lake water cooling system, condensate management, waste water treatment, mud disposal, resin and Carbon transfer.
• Familiarize and understand the following process items: salt and lime off loading, specials transfer, yellow sugar transfer, sugar supply to packaging, bulk and liquid sugar loading and molasses storage, brix control and loading.
• Monitor the technical performance of the plant, in particular, energy, water, sucrose loss, productivity, cost and product quality.  
• Report situations where the plant is not meeting identified technical targets and recommend corrective actions.
• Interfaces with all departments, in particular, Quality, Process, Maintenance, Corporate Engineering and Packaging.
• Prepare process flow diagram, which includes material, energy and utility balance, based on existing equipment or recommended processes, and assist in updating operations and emergency procedures manuals.
• Prepare process flow diagrams, which include material, energy and utility balances, based on existing equipment or recommended processes
• Assist in the training operators when new projects are implemented or retraining is required.
• Participate in all aspects of the safety, quality and sustainability programs.
• Shadow the process superintendent or the process engineer when required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS Chemical, Mechanical or Sugar Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 8 years’ sugar experience (A MUST)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong supervisory, technical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven Leadership and process improvements skills
• Manage multiple priorities with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision

LOCATION

• Toronto

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. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible enviornment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.