Process Engineer

PURPOSE

Ensures effective operation of process systems in assigned area of the plant. Responsible to provide consistent operations (SOP, training, etc.) between staff in a given area. Serves as mentor to plant engineering team and operations shift team. Manages process improvement / enhancement / optimization projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors and manages all technical and business issues within given areas of the operation.
Improvement champion for production, quality, cost, maintenance, safety, and environmental problems.
Develops and implements solutions to ensure effective plant operation.
Leads and manages assigned technicians to complete assigned tasks, projects and responsibilities.
Serves as technical and management resource to the Shift Team Leader for training and development needs of the team.
Serves as mentor for production staff.
Completes Area Manager Responsibilities on temporary basis when needed.

Direct Supervision: None. Interacts With: Technicians and other staff.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

Degree in Chemical Engineering
Extensive knowledge of the sugar refining process.
Minimum 5 years experience in industrial process management.
Experience with general food safety programs such as HACCP
Knowledge of applicable federal regulations affecting the Sugar and processing industries.
Knowledge of Environmental Compliance issues as they relate to departmental issues
Knowledge of distributed control systems for industrial processing plants.

Skills / Abilities

Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge
Experience and ability to work in a team based environment
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Must be computer literate with MS Office – Word, Excel
Ability to prepare and work with budgets and projects.
Ability to influence High Performance Work Teams
Ability to promote the company’s goals of Continuous Improvement through Employee Engagement.
Champion of “Make it Right First Time” to promote customer confidence.