United States
Keyword
Sugar Engineers
Sugar Consultants
Sugar Technologists
Sugar Researchers
Minimum Bachelors Degree in Sugar Technology
Not required
The tasks a Sugar Technologist is expected to perform include:
Conducting research for devising improved methods for manufacture of high quality sugar and by-products
Studying physical and chemical properties of raw cane juice
Conducting alkaline and acidity test of juice
Selecting the appropriate juice boiling equipment
Ascertaining the quantity of lime or sulphur to be added during chemical processes
Setting up pilot plant and studying its working under given conditions
Designing or manufacturing latest machinery and equipment or suggesting changes to existing machinery or equipment
Studying corrosive action on metals, formation of scales on pans, loss of heat to pans, etc.
Undertaking measures to eliminate corrosion on metal for increased production
Testing and examining various by-products
Undertaking conversion processes to produce commercial products such as alcohol
Knowledge of juice extraction systems
Familiar with filtration and clarification processes
Knowledge of extraction of sugar and other by-products
Knowledge of properties of sugar and other by-products of cane juice
Knowledge of research principles and experimentation methods
Knowledge of the latest developments in extraction and clarification techniques
Post-graduation in Sugar Technology
Result-oriented
Analytical bend of mind
Attention to detail
Quality-conscious
Good communication skills
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needsThis job is suitable for candidates with One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)One may develop occupational hazards like poor eyesight, joint pain, etc. if not taken care of
For freshers - INR 8,000 to INR 25,000 per monthFor candidates with experience - INR 42,000 to INR 1,25,000 per month(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Sugar Industry in India
Sugar industry is an important agro based industry that impacts rural livelihoods of about 50 million sugarcane farmers and around 5 lakh workers directly employed in sugar mills.Today Indian sugar industrys annual output is worth approximately 80,000 crores. There are 682 installed sugar factories in the country as on 30.11.2012, with sufficient crushing capacity to produce around 300 lakh MT of sugar. Two standalone refineries have also been established in the country in the coastal belt of Gujarat and West Bengal, which produce refined sugar mainly from imported raw sugar as also from indigenously produced raw sugar.Sugar is an essential commodity under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The Central Government has been following a policy of partial control and dual pricing for sugar. India being the second-largest producer of sugar in the world plays a dominant role in the global sugar business. Indian sugar is also exported from time to time in different countries. Our professionals are engaged in key positions in various sugar producing countries. With footprints in more than 90 countries, Indian machinery and equipment are now globally accepted and have been widely used.
With the deregulation of this sector, the private players are also emphasising on research in improved production techniques of sugar and its by-products. The importance of research is felt by the government also and various state governments is running facilities for research in the said field.
Hence it can be said that Sugar Technologists have great potential in future.
Sugar factories
Beverage production companies
Sugar research labs
Government research labs
Food processing units
Consulting firms
Cities and towns across India
National Sugar Institute
Kanpur, Utter Pradesh http://nsi.gov.in/orga_setup.htm
Government Polytechnic
Nizamabad, Andra Pradesh
Government Polytechnic
Tiruchirapplli, Tamil Nadu
Vasanliada Sugar Institute
Pune, Maharashtra http://www.vsisugar.com/index.html
Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology
Karaikud, Tamil Naduwww.accet.net