OT and Automation Manager

Bunge; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a leader to drive Operational Technology and Automation for a defined subregion in North America. You will align site infrastructure with standards and cybersecurity policies while enabling scalable Industry 4.0 capabilities, including edge-to-cloud connectivity.

The role focuses on developing long-range roadmaps, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering high-impact projects with TICs over $1M. Strong governance and vendor management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years supporting operating assets in EIA environments on owner's team.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and handover activities.
• 5+ years collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines in a project or operational environment.
• Experience in industrial operating environments (oilseeds processing, grain handling, milling, chemical processing, agriculture, biofuels, food & beverage, pulp & paper, packaging, power generation, or industrial automation).
• Strong project management for TIC > $1M, especially ICE systems.
• Knowledge of OT networking and hazardous location classifications.
• QA practices: IRS and FAT; commissioning and startup quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead 5-year OT & Automation roadmaps for the defined subregion.
• Plan, design, and execute OT & Automation scope for capital projects (> $5M).
• Maintain and improve PLC, DCS, SCADA; establish standards and Industry 4.0 strategies.
• Provide technical support and drive site improvements in safety, reliability, efficiency and cost.
• Oversee specs, schedules, budgets, and reporting; manage integrators and vendors.

Skills

OT & Automation leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Industrial control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ICE systems

Industrial OT networking

IRS/FAT knowledge

Job description

City: St. Louis

State: Missouri (US-MO)

Country: United States (US)

Requisition Number: 46449

A Day in the Life:

The purpose of this role is to lead Operational Technology (OT) and Automation for a defined subregion within Bunge North America, ensuring that site infrastructure and system architectures align with industry best practices and Bunge standards, comply with corporate cybersecurity policies, and enable scalable Industry 4.0 capabilities, including edge-to-cloud connectivity and advanced digital use cases.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop site relationships and lead 5-year OT & Automation roadmaps to ensure control system lifecycle health, modernization, and alignment with Bunge North America standards.
• Plan, design, and execute OT & Automation scope for capital projects; partner with corporate PMs on projects >$5M and work directly with system integrators where site resources are limited.
• Maintain and improve industrial control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA), while establishing and enforcing standards, governance, and Industry 4.0 strategies.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting, and drive site improvements in safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost performance through automation solutions.
• Oversee specifications, schedules, budgets, and reporting; manage system integrators and vendors to ensure compliance with Bunge requirements and consistent delivery quality.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting operating assets in EIA (Electrical, Instrumentation, and Automation) environments as part of an owner's team.
• Proven experience planning, coordinating, and executing pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and system handover activities.
• At least 5 years of experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines in a project or operational environment.
• Experience in industrial operating environments such as oilseeds processing, grain handling, milling, chemical processing, agriculture, biofuels, food and beverage, pulp and paper, packaging, power generation, or industrial automation.
• Strong project management experience leading capital projects with Total Installed Costs (TIC) exceeding $1 million, particularly those involving Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (ICE) systems.
• Knowledge of industrial computing and Operational Technology (OT) networking systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of hazardous location classification and rating assessments.
• Familiarity with project quality assurance and quality control practices, including:
  • Inspection Requirement Specifications (IRS)
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Commissioning and startup quality processes.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a track record of influencing stakeholders and driving alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Grain handling experience preferred.

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