Process Engineer

A Day in the Life:
Provides process engineering support to assigned facility to improve efficiencies, troubleshoot operation issues, and aid in capital project design. This position will follow engineering principles and the Bunge Core Values in providing operations support to meet business needs required to keep the assigned facility competitive.

What You'll Be Doing:
•Safety: Develop, promote and enforce safety in the workplace by actively demanding employees and contractors to work safely by setting and personally demonstrating safe work habits.
•Manage the Process Safety Management program and ensure compliance with regulations and Bunge policies.
•Intense, laser sharp focus to drive efficiencies by reducing costs without compromising safety.
•Working with the facility to plan and develop projects for productivity improvement related to Productivity, Quality, Safety, and Environment (PQSE) gap closure.
•Work with the facility to prioritize and optimize ‘Key Performance Indicators” (KPI)
•Evaluate Lean Sigma opportunities and coordinate and assist with implementation.
•Implement process optimization.
•Provide general technical assistance to operations staff concerning the following: dry material handling, air flows, heat exchange, electricity and power, programmable logistical controllers (PLC), steam generation/use and liquid movement/storage.
•Collaborate with facility management to define technical needs and CapEx requirements, recommend CapEx projects, evaluate CapEx proposals for technical viability, and assist with development of the project presentations.
•Assist plant management with projects, drawing reviews, equipment specifications, operational narrative preparations, employee training, commissioning a start-up.
•Identify, promote, and coordinate implementation of best practices across the facility and assist with problem-solving and troubleshooting operational problems.
•Assist facility with vendor assessments, OEM equipment evaluations, and assessments of contractors and consulting engineers.
•Coordinate with local plant management to ensure that projects are in compliance with Federal and State environmental regulations.
•Demonstrate cost conscious and quality conscious decision making.
•Interface effectively with other departments such as commercial, safety, accounting, legal, environmental, engineering, QA/QC, and procurement to assist with optimal execution of business needs.
•Assist with review of production data routinely to ensure accuracy and to analyze for continuous improvements throughout the facility.
•Support Regional Continuous improvement efforts

Skills/Experience
•Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, agricultural, electrical, or chemical engineering or equivalent work experience required.
•1 - 2 years of experience, in plant operations, maintenance and safety is required.
•Proficiency with applicable computer software packages including AutoCad, Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
•Knowledge of design codes and government regulations affecting the industry including NFPA 36, NFPA 61, OSHA and EPA is preferred.
•Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and interest with strong problem solving skills.
•Demonstrates organizational and planning capabilities.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•Collaborative team player.
•Has worked on projects less than $1M, that are simple projects with little complexity. •Completes projects successfully on time and on budget including safety compliance. •Able to work with direction and oversight in day to day duties.
•Able to evaluate and understand the GAP and inform the plant on recommended actions with input from others to start closing the Gap.

Commitment to supplying safe food, maintaining a strong food safety culture, continuously improving the site’s food safety management system, and complying with customer and regulatory requirements is essential.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits, including health and wellness plans, retirement contributions, and paid vacation and holidays.

This position is for an existing vacancy. The compensation range for this position is $88,032.00 to $96,835.00. Final compensation will be assessed based on selected candidate’s skills and level of experience. In addition to the regular compensation, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

Bunge is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse culture. If you require accommodations due to a disability or other protected characteristic during the recruitment process, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected].

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge