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American Sugar Refining, Inc. · 21 hours ago

Lead Project Engineer

Arabi, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ 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 Lead Project Engineer will develop and manage complex capital programs related to plant safety, process improvement, and operational efficiency while leading cross-functional teams and ensuring adherence to safety standards.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Develop program investment strategies including scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders

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

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

Prepare and manage program budgets ($2M to $100M), forecasts, and cost controls

Secure and 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 teams, executive leadership, and external stakeholders

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

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

Own, contribute to and develop standards of design for ASR’s operations consistent with industry best practices

Review peer engineering designs and ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices and company policies

Drive the development of best practices and innovative solutions which enhance our operational performance and reduce costs

Partner with Procurement to develop key partnerships with key equipment, engineering or construction services

Develop & execute Commissioning Plans for programs. Own the CQV and vertical start-up mentality

Manage external resources as needed to conduct detailed engineering designs, construction management and any other supplement project support

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

Qualification

Capital project managementProcess Safety ManagementProject management methodologyMicrosoft ProjectSAPFocused ImprovementPeople managementCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

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

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

Strong knowledge of project management methodology on multiple $5M+ projects

Ability to communicate and interact with multiple levels within an organization and professionally represent the company with outside vendors and engineering partners

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

Proficiency with Microsoft Project, SAP, and similar project management applications

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