Sr. Electrical Engineer
Arabi, LA 
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Posted 10 days ago
Job Description

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.

OVERVIEW

TheElectrical Engineerperforms 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, develop, and test electrical distribution systems, load centers, etc.
  • Perform electrical studies (load-flow, 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.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

  • Familiarity with frequency drives is desired.
  • Knowledge of work order interface desired.
  • Knowledge of SAP preferred.
  • Familiar with OSHA requirements and Food Safety GMP's is desired.
  • Must have programming experience with Allen-Bradley SLC, Contrologix or similar systems.
  • Strong verbal and written skills required.
  • Supervision of mechanical personnel may be required.
  • Minimal travel required.

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical maintenance and instrumentation, electrical engineering, process control and reliability in a manufacturing facility.
  • Plant experience in electrical generation and distribution for both power and process plants.
  • Strong verbal and written skills required.
  • Experience supervising mechanical, electrical, or other skilled personnel isrequired.
  • Experience using AutoCAD and MS Office is required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college/university.

Location:

  • Chalmette, La.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.


Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of this Employer to comply with all applicable fair employment practices and equal opportunity laws in every country where our employees work, and to provide employment opportunities, as well as administer all terms and conditions of employment, to all qualified persons on an equal basis. The Employer prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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