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Florida Crystals Corporation SRDP Mechanical Engineer in South Bay, Florida
Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.
POSITION SCOPE
The SRDP (Sugar Rotational Development Program) is designed so the new employee will be exposed to a variety of learning experiences in the field. We have experienced professional management to lead you in developing your skills and practical knowledge in your field. Your opportunity to be in a growth-oriented sugar business will not be surpassed anywhere. Our family of companies includes Florida Crystals, Domino Sugar, C & H Sugar, Redpath Sugar, with refineries and packaging & distribution facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Florida Crystals provides a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes bonuses and transportation assistance.
OVERVIEW
It is a unique opportunity for the right college graduates to gain professional experience in the Sugar Industry. The positions are located at our facilities in western Palm Beach County. Florida Crystals Corporation is a leading domestic sugar producer that owns 155,000 acres of land, two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a biomass renewable power plant, and a rice mill in Palm Beach County. These facilities farm and harvest sugarcane and rice for processing at the local mills. The position reports to the Sr. Safety Manager, the successful candidate will undertake a Safety Industrial Operations training program.
POSITION STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY DELIVERABLES
The initial purpose of the Safety SRDP position is to learn about and obtain a broad experience of the Safety programs, operations, and our business generally. This individual will coordinate the safety and health efforts within the Florida Crystals Corporation Various Agricultural and/or Industrial Locations, working closely with corporate and field personnel to maximize overall efficiency and effectiveness of the safety and health efforts. Very quickly, the Safety SRDP will then be required to contribute a high level of energy to the execution and continuous improvement of the Safety department, 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.
GENERAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Receive a general overview of the manufacturing operations
Work alongside Shift Supervisor(s), Mill Process and/or Production Supervisor(s)
Review technical reports (Daily, Weekly, Monthly Energy/Water)
Gain knowledge of Plant Maintenance and SAP
Work alongside the Process Team Manager’s and engineers to resolve day to day inefficiencies and refinery performance issues.
Assist in problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives requiring utilities technical input
Assist with training and upskilling of the Utilities operational team.
Mill Fabrication Process
Work on optimization projects to provide continuous improvements in safety, hygiene, quality and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) performance.
Gain experience of supervising packing operations. Provide cover for supervisors and managers where appropriate.
Work with mill lab samples and reports pertaining to mill fabrication
Available to work rotating shifts (7am – 3pm, 3pm -11pm and 11pm – 7am) and/or weekends
Be able to physically work in an industrial / farming environment
Provide troubleshooting assistance when refinery equipment is not operating properly
Frequent exposure to manufacturing environments with moderate noise levels and to outdoor elements is also required.
Potential to be exposed to heights.
To work alongside the engineering team to ensure correct and relevant engineering documentation is available.
To use knowledge and experience to avoid, anticipate and deal with engineering problems.
WORK EXPERIENCES
Minimum of 0 – 1 years of experience
Prior related internship experience preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
Understanding of Safety and Quality standards
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering - Industrial or Mechanical from an accredited college/university required.
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.