Sr. Corporate Engineer, Electrical

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

Overview

The Sr. Corporate Engineer - Electrical provides technical leadership and guidance for electrical infrastructure across ASR Group’s North American manufacturing sites. The role focuses on electrical distribution system reliability, inspection and maintenance practices, infrastructure condition assessment, and the development of long-term improvement strategies.

Primary responsibilities include providing technical guidance for 4.16 kV and 480 V power distribution systems, establishing consistent inspection and maintenance practices, supporting site electrical engineers in developing sustainable maintenance plans, and providing technical input for electrical capital projects.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with industrial electrical distribution systems and switchgear and be comfortable working with site engineering, operations, maintenance, corporate resources, and external engineering partners.

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

- Serve as a subject matter expert for industrial electrical distribution systems and provide technical guidance across North American manufacturing sites.

- Evaluate electrical infrastructure condition, identify technical risks, and prioritize recommended improvements based on reliability, safety, and business impact.

- Develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, recommended practices, and implementation guidance.

- Provide technical guidance for substation, switchgear, and electrical infrastructure improvement programs.

- Support sites in implementing switchgear inspection and maintenance programs.

- Develop inspection and maintenance standards aligned with NFPA 70B and applicable company requirements.

- Guide site electrical engineers in developing achievable inspection and maintenance schedules.

- Participate in selected inspections and maintenance activities to assess execution quality and identify opportunities for improvement.

- Support tracking of equipment inspection and maintenance completion for corporate visibility and auditing.

- Perform electrical infrastructure condition and gap assessments and provide recommendations for long-term capital investment.

- Develop technical scopes of work for electrical engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure improvement activities.

- Participate in technical design reviews with engineering, operations, maintenance, and other stakeholders.

- Support Procurement and site project teams by providing technical input during bid walks, proposal evaluations, and contractor selection.

- Provide technical guidance to help ensure electrical work aligns with applicable safety requirements, company electrical standards, and food-manufacturing requirements.

- Collaborate with Safety, Quality, Operations, Engineering, and other subject matter experts to promote consistent electrical practices across the organization.

- Support the use of protective-relay information and electrical-system data for power-system analysis, infrastructure monitoring, and advanced electrical system initiatives.

Education and/or Experience

- 5+ years of relevant experience working with industrial electrical distribution systems, including 4.16 kV and 480 V systems.

- Experience with inspection and maintenance of industrial switchgear.

- Experience supporting electrical infrastructure improvement or capital projects.

- Power generation or industrial utility experience preferred.

- Food manufacturing or similar industrial manufacturing experience preferred.

- Experience working with protective relays and electrical-system data preferred.

- Strong knowledge of industrial power distribution systems.

- Working knowledge of PLCs, industrial controls, and automation preferred.

- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to provide technical leadership and influence across multiple manufacturing locations without direct supervisory authority.

- Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, maintenance, operations, contractors, and leadership.

- Ability to develop clear technical standards, scopes of work, recommendations, and infrastructure improvement plans.

EDUCATION

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Essential Capabilities / 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 to achieve 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, integrious 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.

- 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

- Remote position, with preference for candidates located near ASR operations or a major airport.

- Approximately 30–50% travel primarily to North American manufacturing sites, vendor facilities, and project locations.

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