Global Energy Utility Optimization Manager

Company: Bunge
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: September 18, 2022

Job Description:

Position Summary:As the demand for energy has skyrocketed globally in recent months due to resurgent economies emerging from the pandemic, energy feedstock commodities and everchanging political landscapes; oil, natural gas, coal have soared to multi-year highs sending power prices surging to record levels as widespread energy shortages hit Asia and Europe.With the potential for 25% increase to our Global Industrial Operations Energy spend for 2022; It is clear the Global Industrial Operation team must place focus on optimization and minimizing energy volatilityin our existing operations and on Bunge's portfolio of growth projects. The Global Utility Manager is responsible to develop and govern global standards on utility technologies aligned with business strategies by representing as a subject matter expert for design standards, process, performance across all industrial utility platforms for Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. This role will support the EnWG and other Manufacturing Excellence working groups to optimize industrial operations utility assets while working to leverage technologies that reduce global industrial operations energy and emissions.Core Functions:Serve as the "Go To" for anything utilities within Global Industrial OperationsCollaborate with Manufacturing Excellence working groups and partnering vendors to develop and oversee the creation of utility design standards and KPI policiesCollaborate with operations and project teams to develop and implement utility optimization/operations trainingLead facility assessment efforts in utilities Collaborate with ME Working Group and partnering vendors to develop roadmap for the global utility technology strategy, evaluating industry trends in biomass boilers, CHP, cogeneration, bagasse Impact/Dimensions:The Global Utility Manager to drive cost saving efforts across the Global Industrial Operations Utilities portfolio while supporting the Energy Working Group with goals of $30M Cost Reduction in Energy and a 260,000 MT CO2e deduction in our Global Industrial Operations assets with a $250M investment. This position will provide utility selection knowledge that results in asset emission optimization that contribute to meeting our Scope 1 and Scope 2 science-based target reduction commitments.Major Opportunities and Decisions:The Global Utility Manager to be continuously aligned with Manufacturing Excellence Working Groups, Plant Operations to clearly provide overviews of our key utility assets and growth initiatives.Key Relationships, Stakeholders & Interfaces (External & Internal):Clear communication from the shop floor to Manufacturing Excellence Working Groups, to partnering vendors is required achieve optimal results in this role. This position will be the voice of Utilities during project reviews, new technology consideration and optimization discussions.Knowledge and Technical Competencies:Business Management: Demonstrates ability to plan, organize improve and execute activities related to utilities operations.Organizational Perspective: Adopts a systemic perspective, defining and leveraging the ideas, resources, and unique perspectives of Bunge's diverse local and global groups.Change and Innovation: Actively supports exploration of new ideas, calculated risk-taking and choices/initiatives that can make a significant impact.Performance and results oriented: Maintains focus on key performance drivers, continuously improves processes, and consistently delivers results.Skill/Experience Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent10-15 Years' experience in heavy industrial manufacturing Financial valuation experience rationalizing and evaluating capital investments is a plusUnderstanding of global energy markets, policies, procurement, and feedstock sourcingExpert with renewable energy generation assetsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong teamwork, leadership and influencing skills requiredAbility to work effectively in a highly matrixed environmentMotivated, self-starter with the ability to engage others by communicating a compelling picture of the future to work collectively towards common goalsAttention to detail, Process orientation, Analytical skillsMust be able to work in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills with a focus on performance/resultsAbility to travel up to 50% domestic and internationally Preferred Qualifications:Experience with utility technologies:Power GenerationSteam GenerationCompressed AirBurner & Fuel ManagementWastewater Treatment & CoolingChemical & Gas Handling & StorageRefrigeration CHP Systems, Turbine SystemsElectrical Infrastructure low & high voltageTransformers, panels, motors, substationsBunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledPDN-96abaf35-cb26-4040-98d0-389aff0e87c2

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