Sr. Electrical Engineer

Sr. Electrical Engineer

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 Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and 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®.

The Sr. Electrical Engineer performs a variety of engineering work in designing, planning and overseeing electrical systems. Responsible for troubleshooting process equipment as directed. Responsible for engineering to maintain and improve the efficiency and reliability of the refining process equipment. Designs, justifies, plans, coordinates and executes plant improvements/upgrades as directed.

Detailed roles and responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and test electrical distribution systems, load centers, etc.
• Perform electrical studies (load-flow, arc-flash, short-circuit, coordination, etc.) and specify electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, motors, VFD's, MCCs, etc.)
• Identify, analyze and offer solutions to address system needs of the plant
• Prepare electrical drawings and specifications
• Manage project schedules and budgets, and obtain permits for operations
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and standards procedures
• Working with purchasing, prepare requests for proposals and vendor specifications and evaluate bids
• Ability to work with various members of engineering, maintenance and health & safety
• Advise on code compliance
• Lead and advise the work of contractors

Preferred experience includes:

• A minimum of five years of experience in an industrial environment
• Plant experience in electrical generation and distribution for both power and process plants
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Experience supervising mechanical, electrical, or other skilled personnel
• Experience using AutoCAD and MS Office
• Familiarity with frequency drives
• Programming experience with Allen-Bradley SLC, Controllogix or similar systems
• Knowledge of SAP and CMMS work order interface
• OSHA requirements and Food Safety GMP's

Required education: Bachelor degree from an accredited college/university in Electrical Engineering preferred.

This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs. Minimal travel required Some supervisory responsibility Must be able to perform tasks such as climbing, lifting and standing for long periods of time Must be able to perform tasks while wearing all required PPE such as but not limited to protective clothing, safety glasses/goggles, steel-toed boots Location of role: Crockett, CA Pay range: $101,000.00 to $188,000 The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience. 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.