Project Engineering Manager

Bunge Iberica SA; Destrehan (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Family Support — 6 weeks paid parental

Tuition Reimbursement

Time Off with PTO by years (25–35 days

Job summary

Bunge Iberica SA in Destrehan, LA is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team through design, development, production launch and plant maintenance.

You will guide safety programs, manage projects up to $5M, coordinate with management, production and marketing, and ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA, EPA while delivering cost estimates and schedules. This role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 10+ years of leadership in plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, agricultural, electrical, or chemical engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience in plant operations, maintenance, and safety is required.
• Experience managing a team of engineers.
• Proficiency with AutoCad, Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
• Knowledge of design codes and government regulations affecting industry including NFPA 36, NFPA 61, OSHA and EPA is preferred.
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving, organizational, and planning capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and collaborative team player.
• Experience with complex projects of $2.5M - $5M affecting plant operations; efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

• Actively and enthusiastically participate in and lead facility safety activities.
• When designing projections and/or troubleshooting equipment, ensure safety requirements of the facility are followed.
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Conceptually designs and performs feasibility studies for new projects.
• Develop and/or review/approve cost estimates for projects and ensure project schedules and cost projections are achieved.
• Manage outside consulting engineers/contractors and coordinate project activities with the plant.
• Develop equipment specifications and prepare construction bid packages.
• Complete problem solving and troubleshooting on an as need basis and as requested by the plant management.
• Catalog and control all Plant drawings and p&ids.
• Engineering Manager is responsible for Food Safety and Quality – Follow company Quality Systems and implement Food Safety in the design and planning of projects for site development and operational improvements.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Team management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

Job description

Location: Destrehan, LA -Louisiana, US, 70047-5304

City : Destrehan State : Louisiana (US-LA) Country : United States (US)

A Day in the Life:

Engineering Manager is responsible for direction and management of engineering and associated project activities of the organization. Provides technical guidance and ensures sound engineering procedures, effective use of facilities, and maintains organizational standards. Leads engineering team in design, development, production launch, and maintenance and approves costs. Responsible for modification of existing equipment and efficiency improvements as required to meet safety, commercial expectations, maximize operating efficiencies and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Actively and enthusiastically participate in and lead facility safety activities.
• When designing projections and/or troubleshooting equipment, ensure that safety requirements of the facility are followed.
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Conceptually designs and performs feasibility studies for new projects.
• Develop and/or review/approve cost estimates for projects and ensure project schedules and cost projections are achieved.
• Manage outside consulting engineers/contractors and coordinate project activities with the plant.
• Develop equipment specifications and prepare construction bid packages.
• Complete problem solving and troubleshooting on an as need basis and as requested by the plant management.
• Catalog and control all Plant drawings and p&ids.
• Engineering Manager is responsible for Food Safety and Quality – Follow company Quality Systems and implement Food Safety in the design and planning of projects for site development and operational improvements.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, agricultural, electrical, or chemical engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience in plant operations, maintenance, and safety is required.
• Experience managing a team of engineers.
• Proficiency with applicable computer software packages including AutoCad, Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
• Knowledge of design codes and government regulations affecting industry including NFPA 36, NFPA 61, OSHA and EPA is preferred.
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and interest with strong problem-solving skills, organizational, and planning capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player.
• Experience with complex projects of $2.5M - $5M that impact the entire plant operations, implementing industry best practice efficiency solutions.
• 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 ~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

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