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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.

OVERVIEW

The SRDP (Sugar Rotational Development Program) Engineering Track is a unique opportunity for the right college graduates to gain professional experience in the Sugar Industry. We have experienced professional management to lead you in developing your skills and practical knowledge in your field. The SRDP is based largely upon an experiential approach to learning and development where most of the participant development originates from on-the-job assignments. On-the-job learning is supplemented with targeted training opportunities and mentoring/coaching, primarily by the participant’s direct manager and various subject-matter-experts. Your opportunity to in a growth-oriented sugar business will not be surpassed anywhere.

GENERAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Receive a general overview of the manufacturing operations

+ Work alongside Shift Supervisor(s), Packaging 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 performance issues at packaging, warehousing, sugar manufacturing, and liquid sugar.

+ Assist in problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives requiring inter departments input

+ Assist with training and upskilling of the Utilities operational team.

+ Assist with Instrumentation and control troubleshooting and initiatives for improvement.

+ Work alongside projects team to execute new developing initiatives.

+ 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.

+ 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 equipment is not operating properly

+ Frequent exposure to manufacturing environments with moderate noise levels and to outdoor elements is also required.

+ Diagnosing and resolving technical issues with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems.

+ Maintaining accurate records of work performed, including maintenance logs, repair reports, and spare parts inventory.

+ Identifying opportunities for improving working practices, processes, and procedures.

+ Able to work around heights.

+ Work alongside the engineering team to ensure correct and relevant engineering documentation is available.

+ Performing regular preventative maintenance, including inspections, calibrations, and replacements, to ensure equipment operates optimally.

+ Able to use knowledge and experience to avoid, anticipate and deal with engineering problems.

WORK EXPERIENCES

+ Minimum of 1 year of experience

+ Prior related internship experience preferred

+ Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment preferred

+ Understanding of Safety and Quality standards

+ Ability to communicate effectively with team members, clients, and other stakeholders.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Mechanical, mechatronics, instrumentation and control, electrical or similar from an accredited college/university required.

+ Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems; proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment; ability to read schematics and blueprints.

+ Familiarity with PLC programming, HMI interfaces, and other control system software.

LOCATION OF ROLE

+ South Bay, Florida

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.