Corporate Project Engineer II

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 Europe, 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.

OVERVIEW

The Corporate Project Engineer II, will manage a series of capital projects varying in size and complexity. The individual in this position is expected to gather requirements and develop preliminary project solutions, as well as prepare cost estimations, project evaluations, and business justifications for their assigned projects. The Corporate Project Engineer II is also expected to work with external engineering partners and internal Operations customers to provide solutions, select equipment, evaluate designs, and develop budgets. They are expected to work cross-functionally to make sure all aspects of the projects are identified and risk is evaluated, highlight and mitigated.Most projects will involve a high level of coordination with Operations and hands-on engineering which will require time spent in the field during development and execution.This is an individual contributor role; and the individual in this role will require a demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and make decisions.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Scopes of Work (SOWs) for project engineering, execution and equipment installation
• Work with Procurement to recommend qualified contractorsand conduct pre-bid walkthroughs with contractors; work with Procurement to review / condition contractor proposals and award contracts
• Work closely with Procurement and Operations teamto comply with Corporate Standards
• Participate in / lead HazOp and HACCP studies
• Manage installation of approved projects under Project Manager's supervision
• Establish project team, facilitate meetings, and document team activities
• Ensure contractors work in accordance with all safety requirements; monitor contractors to ensure quality workmanship; authorize payment to contractors
• Ensure project installation adheres to designand manage project cost and schedule
• Provide spend projections using Anaplan
• Develop designs for field-detailed items and implement design changes as required
• Communicate and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Plan and lead commissioning efforts including supporting resources
• Ensure Stores has the appropriate spare parts on-hand prior to commissioning and hand-over
• Plan and lead training efforts including supporting resources
• Support post-project completion audit
• Support development of long-term CapEx project pipeline

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Minimum of5 years of experience as a Project Engineer or in an engineering related positionwithin a manufacturing environment
• Industry experience in Food Production, Food & Beverage or CPG industry is a plus
• Skilled in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
• Ability to read and understand CAD drawings; ability to edit CAD drawings
• Intermediate capabilities with MS Project or similar software
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare and read PFDs and P&IDs
• Industrial food processing experience a plus
• Experience with GMP Practices and Sanitary Design a plus
• Experience with OSHA Regulations and/or regional HSE Regulations preferred
• Exposure to and ability to participate in HAACP audits preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural or Chemical preferred) from an accredited university

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

At ASR we value leadership capabilities as equally as technical knowledge. To be successful in role, this candidate will have to be proficient in the following leadership competencies:

Core Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making - Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
• Business & Financial Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.
• Effective Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
• Customer Orientation - Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs. Assists business partners and customers toachieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.
• Establishes Trust - Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrous and vulnerable.
• Problem-Solving - Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Results Orientation & Accountability - Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
• Teamwork & Collaboration - Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.

Individual Contributor:

• Adaptability/Flexibility - Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
• Continuous Improvement - Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.
• Self-Development - Seeks feedback on one's strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Arabi, LA

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.