Process Safety Engineer

Location:

St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Requisition Number: 42834.

This position supports the development, update, implementation, and sustainment of Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and related programs at sites across the U.S. and Canada. Typical PSM‑covered processes include oilseed extraction with hexane and other solvents, ammonia refrigeration, hydrogenation, dust and material handling systems, and other chemical processes. Related programs include processes with less than PSM regulated quantities and facilities with the potential to generate combustible dust from grain and grain products.

• PSM Program Management:
  Develop, update, implement, and maintain PSM programs and related initiatives across U.S. and Canadian sites. Ensure compliance with OSHA  process safety standard elements such as Process Safety Information, Process Hazard Analysis, Operating Procedures, Operator Training, Management of Change, Pre‑Start‑up Safety Review, and Mechanical Integrity.
• PHA Leadership:
  Become certified to lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) at various Bunge North America (BNA) plants.
• Dust Hazard Analysis:
  Participate in and lead Dust Hazard Analyses for plants handling combustible dust.
• Incident Investigation:
  Contribute to formal investigations of process safety incidents.
• Auditing:
  Participate in and lead internal audits to ensure PSM systems are maintained and followed.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Assist with continuous improvement initiatives for PSM program elements.
• Capital Planning:
  Support the capital planning process to address long‑term process safety risks.
• Training:
  Assist and lead training initiatives for Plant Process Engineers and Trainees.
• Performance Tracking:
  Assist and lead the development and collection of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data to track plant PSM performance.
• Consequence Assessments:
  Perform vapor cloud modeling and consequence assessments for plants with highly hazardous chemicals.
• Travel:
  This position requires 50% travel.

• Education:
  
  B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience:
  
  1–2 years of process engineering experience in manufacturing. Experience in oilseed processing is desirable.
• Skills:
  
  Strong process engineering skills (troubleshooting and process improvement), strong data management and organization skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Health Benefits – Options to enroll in medical, dental, and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support – 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement – After one year of service, eligible for reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year.
• Time Off – 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 and deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. With more than 200 years of experience and a presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate.

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.