Corporate Engineer II - Powerhouse

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 Corporate Engineer II - Powerhouse will provide engineering support across the group to improve equipment reliability, operating efficiency, safety and service quality, with a focus on Boiler and Powerhouse operations at each refinery. The person will support the Powerhouse subject matter expert (SME) for boilers and power generation equipment with the intention of also becoming an SME in operations.

Operations responsibilities include establishing KPIs, aligning equipment operation procedures, conducting gap analysis, developing major maintenance strategies, learning to operate the major equipment, and troubleshooting equipment failure and outages.

Project responsibilities include developing and implementing small projects to support the operational goals and supporting the Powerhouse SME on larger project development and commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have a "hands on" style, with the candidate working in the field a significant amount of time to execute the operational and project responsibilities.

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

- Improve the reliability and safety of the Boiler and Powerhouse equipment by working with the local sites to develop and implement improved inspection, condition assessment, and predictive maintenance programs

- Participate in trouble-shooting major equipment, including unplanned outages and breakdowns

- Work towards becoming an effective SME in assessing and improving current Boiler and Powerhouse Operations, including developing SOP’s and optimizing efficiencies across the enterprise

- Develop SOWs for project and maintenance work

- Prioritize workloads and advocate for needed projects and changes

- Prioritize remedial efforts, including new equipment and maintenance activities for all sites

- Field verification of project details, progress, and strict adherence to engineering/design specifications

- Hands-on supervision of contractors and coordination of labor

- Work closely with other engineers and Operations to provide feedback, select equipment, evaluate designs, and develop project budgets

- Identification and implementation of plant energy and water improvements via continuous improvements or capital investments

- Collaborate with other Subject Matter Experts - Safety, Quality, and Operations to assure full cross functional partner's alignment

ESSENTIALSKILLS

- Ability to effectively manage overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision

- Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and quickly implement their strategy

- Ability to support multiple sites and their assessment and planning for project and maintenance needs

- Desire to become a Powerhouse SME with an aptitude for shop-floor learning

- Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

- Experience with SAP, AutoCAD, and drafting principles a plus

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Must be willing and able to travel to other manufacturing sites within North America, vendor facilities, construction sites, etc.

Education and/or Experience

WORK EXPERIENCES

- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in engineering in manufacturing, process or power generation environment required

- Experience in water-tube boiler operations, and gas turbine & steam turbine operations preferred

- Previous experience with food manufacturing companies preferred

- Prior demonstrated experience as project manager on capital projects a plus

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical preferred)

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

- On site – Baltimore or New Orleans area a plus, remote will be considered

- Travel of 3 nights, one out of three weeks is expected – the ideal candidate would live in proximity to an airport hub

SALARY PAY RANGE : $75,000-$139,000 plus bonus

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.

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.