Engineering Operations Trainee: Grow Into Plant Leadership

Bunge Iberica SA; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Bunge is seeking an Engineering Operations Trainee in Avondale, LA, to join an 18-month training program covering operations and processes across facilities such as crushing, refining, and packaging. Trainees gain hands-on experience following a 70/20/10 governance, with relocation possible to other sites to support instructional needs.

Upon program completion, graduates may apply for full-time roles in Engineering, Supervision, Maintenance and Reliability, EH&S, CI, or other open positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a four year accredited college or university; Agricultural, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls required.
• 0+ years of experience; demonstrate and promote safety.
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be well organized, goal oriented and self-directed.
• Demonstrates mechanical and analytical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in standard PC applications.
• Collaborative team player.
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required.

Responsibilities

• Train, develop and lead the Bunge safety culture by learning, understanding and demonstrating safe work habits.
• Trainees will participate fully in the day-to-day physical operation of a Bunge facility to understand fundamental operations and processes (70/20/10).
• Develop a thorough understanding of operational processes.
• Respond to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or the program manager.
• May travel and relocate to other Bunge locations for instructional purposes.
• Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating changing operational conditions and will communicate findings to appropriate personnel in a timely fashion.
• Assist the facility in prioritizing and optimizing Key Performance Indicators.
• Assist plant management with projects, drawings reviews, equipment specifications, operational narrative preparations, employee training, commissioning a start-up.
• Support Regional Continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with review of production data routinely to ensure accuracy and to analyze for continuous improvements throughout the facility.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team player

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Bunge is seeking an Engineering Operations Trainee in Avondale, LA, to join an 18-month training program covering operations and processes across facilities such as crushing, refining, and packaging. Trainees gain hands-on experience following a 70/20/10 governance, with relocation possible to other sites to support instructional needs.

Upon program completion, graduates may apply for full-time roles in Engineering, Supervision, Maintenance and Reliability, EH&S, CI, or other open positions.