Process Operator

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

To safely operate plant within the Refining Area ensuring qualitative and quantitative production targets are met in a compliant manner.

Main Accountabilities

• To operate the plant ensuring the required S.H.H.E.Q. standards and volumetric targets are achieved, following the relevant TBRA’s.
• Reviewing and approving TBRA’s with a 2 yearly review / sign off of all TBRA’s relevant to the role.
• Ensuring compliance is maintained towards all aspects of S.H.H.E.Q., where feasibly practicable. Liaising with others such as the Console Operator where corrective action or further assistance is required.
• To be aware of, and operate processing plant to the required safety, environmental, quality, hygiene and output standards liaising with the Console operator, Senior Process Technician, Shift Manager and in conjunction with the Area Technical Manager when on day work.
• To utilise the plant computer systems to ensure smooth and efficient performance and to interrogate the systems for deviation of process parameters taking appropriate corrective action as required.
• To work within a team to provide a flexible and committed workforce.
• To utilise knowledge and experience to solve problems as they occur, using judgement to call for more expert assistance as required.
• To undertake QC analysis as appropriate and compare results against the specified process parameters. To adjust plant and processing conditions when appropriate to ensure specification conformity is maintained.
• To maintain clear and concise communications (verbal, written and electronic), in the form of shift logs together with safety, environment, quality and hygiene records.

Performance Measures

• Operation of plant in compliance with all S.H.H.E.Q. standards.
• Adherence to all operating procedures and achievement of required final product production targets.
• Optimisation of energy, water and steam usage and minimisation of sugar loss.
• Presentation and accuracy of shift reports and other safety, quality, environmental and hygiene records.
• Completion of at least one behavioural safety audit per month

Dimensions

Operational units

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  Gran house machining
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  Gran house auxiliary
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  Refinery pan and liquid blending
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  Building 23/23A

Parameters

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  Supply of all crystal grades within specification
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  Supply of Fine, Gran and Jet within specification
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  QC for bulk operations; H.A.C.C.P.

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

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  Must be able to read written process instruction
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  Perform basic arithmetic calculations
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  Good numeric and literacy skills - educated to at least 4 GCSE’s or equivalent.
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  Ability to monitor and operate equipment using a computer based control system.
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  Some understanding of current safety legislation applicable to the manufacturing industry.
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  Knowledge of safety, environment, hygiene and quality procedures applicable to area of work.
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  Good team worker and communicator with a flexible approach to work.

Good knowledge of sugar refining process.

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.