Chemical Engineering Graduate Scheme 2022

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products.

Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal.  ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

Position Scope

Strategic Objectives and Key Deliverables

Reporting to process manager, the successful candidate will undertake a Process Engineer graduate training program.

The initial purpose of the Process Graduate position is to learn about and obtain a broad experience of the refining process and our business generally. Very quickly, the Process Graduate position will then be required to contribute a high level of energy to the execution and continuous improvement of the refining process, based on their learning and experiences.

Success in this role is based upon being able to demonstrate clear value to the business by executing against key objectives.

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

Technical

• Obtain a full understanding of key safety, health and environmental hazards in each are of the process and know how they are managed
• Understand the use of chemicals and associated hazards
• Understand the important parts of the refinery start up and shut down procedures
• Understand the key process parameters, limits and controls
• Draw process flow diagrams of all main pipes and the key process control loops and understand how each of the stage is controlled (flow, temperature, pressure, quality etc.)
• Complete a mass and energy balance for the process area
• Identify improvements that can be made to the process to improve output or energy efficiency
• Learn how to operate the plant to a sufficient level (be able to run the area with minimal intervention from the operator)
• Obtain a good understanding of the packaging operations 

Management

• Complete 20 shifts on crew, covering the Shift Manager’s position

Essential Capabilities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Attibutes

• Anticipation – Ability to anticipate operational needs, issues and problems and be proactive in addressing such needs
• Analytical Skills – Ability to analyze information and made deductions based on information. Ability to track and report data, as needed. High level of attention to detail.
• Communication Skills – excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Computer Proficiency – Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), control systems and preferably some SAP knowledge 
• Edge – Well organized, ambitious, courageous, flexible but decisive, with the ability to communicate and effectively influence others
• Energy – High positive energy to take on continuous business challenges in a fast-paced environment. Persistence and determination to drive to solutions despite obstacles and/or competing priorities
• Ethics & Integrity – High degree of personal integrity in all business dealings
• Execution – Attentive to detail and demonstrated ability to deliver on accountabilities in order to help the business and the team be successful.  Track record of high-performance
• Judgment/Decision-Making – Smart, with the ability to think through issues and make wise decisions, often without all facts and information or high levels of direction.
• Leadership – potential leadership capability and ability to engage people
• Problem-Solving & Opportunity Identification – Ability to frame clear problem statements and use objective information and data to help solve complex business challenges and generate options and solutions
• Teamwork/Collaboration – A great team player with a great attitude, good customer service orientation, and focused on delivering outstanding results
• Working Independently & Efficiently – Ability to work independently and with a diverse population

Essential Work Experience

• Experience of working in a Manufacturing or Production environment preferable
• Clear understanding of SHHEQ issues

Essential Education Requirements

• Educated to degree standard with relevant degree pass in Chemical and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline.

More Information

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, the group's values are the cornerstone of our success.

• Leadership - our goal is to be the leader in every arena in which we compete.
• Teamwork - our strength is magnified when we work together.
• Integrity - honesty and trust are the foundation of our success
• Service - we know that the people and communities in which we operate are crucial partners to our success.
• Sustainability - the member companies of ASR Group are committed to sustainable agricultural and business practices.