Process Engineer

T&L SUGARS LIMITED; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

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 and 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

1. 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.
2. Development of systems to measure key plant technical performance and output quality standards.
3. Identify projects to enhance safety, de-bottleneck and improve technical performance / reduce costs.
4. Assist in co-ordinating problem solving effort requiring technical input.
5. Identify non optimal plant operation (including use of utilities/energy) and work with Console and Field personnel to improve process operation.
6. Contribute to the maintenance plan for an area in terms of assisting in the prioritisation of work to maximise benefit.
7. Anticipate raw sugar quality related problems and reduce their impact.
8. Provide guidance to the Shift and Process Team Managers on the most appropriate ways to react to particular process issues.
9. Work with Console Operators to improve the way that operating problems are dealt with.
10. Develop systems to monitor plant performance.
11. Manage medium sized projects (up to £100k).
12. Work as process engineer on larger projects and provide a liaison between projects and production.
13. Update and develop key documentation including process models, P&ID’s, and line lists for example for area of responsibility.

DESIRED WORK EXPERIENCES

1. Relevant experience in a manufacturing operation.
2. Knowledge of safety management systems such as risk assessment, safety auditing, permits to work etc.
3. Some understanding of automatic control systems.
4. Good interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to communicate at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
6. Team working nature combined with team leading potential.
7. Effective co-ordination skills.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Educated to degree level, preferably in Chemical Engineering.