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American Sugar Refining, Inc. · 18 hours ago

Sr. Project Engineer

Arabi, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

American Sugar Refining, Inc. is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, producing a full line of sweetener products. The Sr. Project Engineer will manage large-scale projects related to plant safety, process improvement, and operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success within budget and timelines.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and finalize complex projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with company objectives

Develop project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders

Lead cross-functional project teams including engineers, procurement, safety, operations and contract labor

Prepare and manage project budgets ($250k to $5M), forecasts, and cost controls

Allocate resources effectively to ensure project timelines and objectives are met

Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies

Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations at all project stages

Act as the primary liaison between the project team, plant management, and external stakeholders

Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project progress, challenges, and financial performance

Provide guidance on technical aspects of projects, including process design, equipment selection, and construction activities

Review engineering designs and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies

Drive the implementation of best practices and innovative solutions to enhance plant performance and reduce costs

Collaborate with Procurement to purchase equipment, engineering services, construction services

Develop Commissioning Plans for projects using the corporate engineering standard template

Manage external resources as needed to supplement projects

Oversee and support the execution/project delivery including scope definition and control, project cost control, cash-flow forecasts, schedules, construction management, training, project coordination and post-completion reviews

Responsible for process safety and environmental compliance/implementation projects

Ensure process PSM requirements are met

Actively participate in plant safety program/process

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringProcess Safety ManagementCapex Project ManagementProject ManagementChemical Process DesignMicrosoft Office SuiteFocused ImprovementControl SystemsBatch Chemical ProcessesOSHA PSM StandardCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an ABET Accredited institution; candidates with other technical degrees will be considered based on relevant process and project experience

7+ years of experience in the manufacturing process and/or project focused role

7+ years of experience managing Capex projects within the manufacturing industry

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies

Strong knowledge of chemical process design

Ability to communicate and interact with multiple levels within an organization as well as outside vendors

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal