Process Engineer

A Day in the Life:

The Process Engineer provides support to assigned facility to improve efficiencies, troubleshoot operation issues, and aid in capital project design when applicable. 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

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, agricultural, electrical, or chemical engineering is required.
• 3 - 5 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 of $1M to $2.5M, that are complex projects impacting multiple departments.
• Has completed projects successfully on time and on budget that met expectations and responsibilities including safety compliance during project construction, during startup and when fully operational.
• Able to complete lengthy pre-planning including actively reviewing project costs for cost savings opportunities. Quantifiable improvement in KPI efficiency with value creation annually at 250K.
• Participation in making sure industry best practice questions are being asked on local plant capital and major expense projects.
• Able to work autonomously with minimal support.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement - after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.
• Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
  • 0 - 9 years: 25 days
  • 10 - 19 years: 30 days
  • 20+ years: 35 days

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 ~37,000 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