Process Engineer II

Florida Crystals / ASR Group

$81K — $151K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of Chemical/Process Engineering experience, preferably in the Food industry or Consumer Good Products.
  • Experience in developing new processes and procedures.
  • Background in supporting multiple capital projects.
  • Supervisory experience in a unionized environment is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical, from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

  • Develop methods to improve existing sugar processing operations.
  • Collaborate with Control Engineers to enhance process controls for efficiency and quality.
  • Assist process superintendents in troubleshooting production issues.
  • Focus on enhancing energy efficiency throughout the process and refinery.
  • Manage assigned process projects and tasks under the guidance of the process manager.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, food safety, and security protocols.
  • Conduct lab testing to support process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects in the food processing industry.
  • Chance to enhance skills in process optimization and automation.
  • Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies like Lean Six Sigma.
  • Collaborative work environment involving cross-functional teams.
  • Support for professional development and advancement in engineering roles.
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW

The Process Engineer II provides engineering services for sugar packaging and processing. Focusing on improving current operations and facilitate 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.
  • 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.


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:
  • Data-based decision making using data from different sources
  • Process optimization
  • 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


LOCATION
  • Crockett, CA


SALARY RANGES
  • $81,500.00 to $151,500.00 USD

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