SRDP Mechanical/Industrial Engineer

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), Mill Process and/or Production Supervisor(s)
• Review technical reports (Daily, Weekly, Monthly Energy/Water) 
• Gain knowledge of Plant Maintenance and SAP
• Mill Fabrication Process
• 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

 

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
• Be legally eligible for employment in the United States without sponsorship

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering - Industrial or Mechanical from an accredited college/university required.
• GPA 2.5 or higher

 

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

 

Core Competencies: