Bunge · 2 weeks ago
Regional Instrumentation Controls and Electrical Engineer
Destrehan, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelBunge is a premier agribusiness solutions provider dedicated to connecting farmers to consumers. They are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to focus on Controls engineering and support key business initiatives, working closely with sites in the US and Canada.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Oversight of local ICE resources with focus on reducing ICE-related downtime, improving performance and safety
Reviewing existing control systems logic/components and delivering a consistent/standardized approach to continuous improvements
Responding to downtime events, troubleshooting system/component malfunctions, identifying root-causes, and completing corrective actions that prevent recurrence
Ongoing support to Bunge's Electrical Safety Policy, timely responses to ICE-related safety requests and site support in creating safe work plans – often driven by unplanned events during off-hours
Assist with preparation and oversight of ICE project design/feasibility studies at greenfield or existing sites using a stage-gate approach. Ensure all controls and reliability needs are incorporated in designs
Review ICE standards/specifications/data sheets and construction bid packages. Assure system and product quality by defining acceptance requirements
Work with Canadian counterparts to maintain Controls standards/specifications/data sheets for Bunge
Improve reporting/tracking of ICE-related downtime (Planned and Unplanned). Work with sites and Bunge's Reliability Team to improve visibility of TOP10 troublesome controls assets across sites
Improve reliability and reduce downtime of ICE assets through optimization and improvement of preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance strategies
Work with Site and Bunge's Reliability staffs to develop and manage a 3-year strategy including implementation of various Bunge4.0 technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Engineering with proven experience in controls, industrial networking and automation in sectors like Power Generation, Industrial Automation Supply, Oilseeds Processing, Agriculture, Biofuels, Pulp and Paper, Food and Beverage, Packaging, or Chemicals
Solid understanding of various industry codes and standards, including NFPA, NEC and ISA
Design, installation and troubleshooting experience of Allen Bradley controls hardware including ControlLogix, PLC5, Powerflex 40 and Powerflex 755 and communication hardware required, to include Stratix Switches, Controllogix Ethernet, DeviceNet and DH+RIO
Experience in Rockwell Automation software including Logix5000, Studio5000, FactoryTalk View Site Edition, RSLinx, RSNetw Factory Talk Asset Centre and Connected Components Workbench
A solid understanding of networking concepts such as IPv4 address spaces, subnetting, routing and VLANs, as well as the ability to do basic solving is required
Solid understanding of industrial communication concepts to include, Ethernet IP, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, RS232 and RS485
Solid understanding of hazardous area classifications and associated controls methodologies, to include Class I Div I and Class II Div I
Solid understanding of process control instrumentation, to include Level, Pressure, & Flow readings
Familiarity with MCE testing
Experience reviewing P&IDs, logic diagrams, single-line diagrams, electrical controls drawings, and operator interface functional outputs. Experience developing standards, specifications and data sheets
Leading or participating in Root Cause Analysis and similar methodologies and proven risk management skills
Willing to relocate to Destrehan, LA and travel 25-50% of the time
Preferred
Experience with Server virtualization, Remote Desktop Services and managed switches is desired
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 – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
Company
Bunge
Bunge is a global agribusiness and food company operating in the farm-to-consumer food chain. It is a sub-organization of Biodiesel Bilbao.
Founded in 1818
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.05B2025-07-31Post Ipo Debt· $1.3B
2024-09-10Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2021-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
Leadership Team
Robert Zandoli
Global Chief Information Security Officer & Chief Technology Officer
Julio Garros
Chief Operating Officer
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