Sr. Process Engineer - Canadian Centre of Excellence

at  Redpath Sugar Ltd

Redpath Sugar is located on Toronto’s historic downtown waterfront and has been a part of Canada’s heritage for more than 160 years. Our brand is the oldest food-related trademark in Canada and is recognized across the country. Redpath Sugar is part of ASR Group, the largest cane sugar refiner in the world.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS Chemical, Mechanical or Sugar Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 8 years’ sugar experience (A MUST)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong supervisory, technical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven Leadership and process improvements skills
• Manage multiple priorities with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision

• Become familiar, learn and understand ASR regulations in the following areas: Safety, Quality, Continues Improvement, environmental and working in a unionized environment.
• Become competent in the following ASR software functions: process control HMI and the use of trends and statistical process control.
• Access and use lab reports, Daily shift report, Continuous Improvement tools, SAP maintenance system, Kronos attendance system and Visikum.
• Familiarize and understand the following ASR services: steam, power and compressed air supply, lake water cooling system, condensate management, waste water treatment, mud disposal, resin and Carbon transfer.
• Familiarize and understand the following process items: salt and lime off loading, specials transfer, yellow sugar transfer, sugar supply to packaging, bulk and liquid sugar loading and molasses storage, brix control and loading.
• Monitor the technical performance of the plant, in particular, energy, water, sucrose loss, productivity, cost and product quality.
• Report situations where the plant is not meeting identified technical targets and recommend corrective actions.
• Interfaces with all departments, in particular, Quality, Process, Maintenance, Corporate Engineering and Packaging.
• Prepare process flow diagram, which includes material, energy and utility balance, based on existing equipment or recommended processes, and assist in updating operations and emergency procedures manuals.
• Prepare process flow diagrams, which include material, energy and utility balances, based on existing equipment or recommended processes
• Assist in the training operators when new projects are implemented or retraining is required.
• Participate in all aspects of the safety, quality and sustainability programs.
• Shadow the process superintendent or the process engineer when required.