Technical Project Manager Renewable Fuels | Cartagena

Location : Escombreras

City : Cartagena

State : Murcia, Región de (ES-MC)

Country : Spain (ES)

Requisition Number : 39303

Bunge has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Project Manager Renewable Fuels in Cartagena, Spain.

The Technical Project Manager will provide technical leadership and project management oversight for renewable fuels capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects at the Spanish level, ensuring alignment with Bunge's Major Capital Projects Planning Policy (MCPPP). This role is critical for driving the successful design, execution, implementation, and post-implementation review of key projects related to Bunge's renewable fuels initiatives. This role includes responsibility for embedding process and construction safety in all capital projects.

Main functions:

• Lead the execution (all MCPPP phases) of the major capital projects in the renewable fuels area as agreed with the project Steering Committee; lead strategic projects as required.
• Support the CAPEX preparation for all phases of the project applications from a technical perspective.
• Manage the stage-gate development process as required.
• Specify minimum standards / engineering standards for facility. Ensure that the global technical standards are available and used in the region to ensure safe and reliable design plants and grain silos.   
• Approval of suppliers, together with the purchasing area and business areas.
• Ensure consistent and accurate reporting on project implementation and Schedules management.
• Work with external consultants and partners in prospecting, contracting, and conducting collaboration projects.
• Periodically report the progress of on the status of the projects.
• Ensure expert networks collaboration and liaise with the Global best practice leaders to ensure alignment of practices and standards in the renewable fuel projects.  Disseminate the basic concepts of Project Management through periodic training for those involved.
• Identifies, negotiates and supports the resolution to issues within and between various streams/stakeholders, as needed.
• Organizes technical training for the networks in subject, as appropriate.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Chemical, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical/Automation related engineering preferred.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 20+years engineering experience with at least 10 years of experience managing others.
• Deep knowledge and expertise in oils chemistry, engineering and operations.
• 10 years’ experience in management of major engineering/construction projects including estimating, scheduling and cost control required; experience in oilseeds handling and processing is preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety, environmental, sustainability, quality and continuous improvement.
• Project management methodologies proficiency.
• Understanding of the Total Cost of Ownership Concepts.
• General understanding of business performance indicators as WACC, RONA and project economics.
• Must possess a demonstrated high degree of tact in dealing with both plant staff and craft personnel.
• The ability to gain various stakeholders’ support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, as well as develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
• Travelling availability around 25% of the time.

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers.

If this description reflects your profile or ambition, we’re looking forward to seeing your application and motivation in English by hitting apply!

In case of questions, please reach out to Aitor Alonso (Talent Acquisition Specialist at aitor.alonso@bunge.com).

Acquisition by agencies is not appreciated, we do not use agencies at this moment for our recruitment. Open proposals of candidates are at own risk.

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Bunge is a global agribusiness with one mission – we connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. We have unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships which allow us to bring innovative ingredients and knowledge to some of the world’s biggest brands – many of which are likely in your home right now. 

We know that to achieve our mission and deliver the best results to our customers, each other and the world we need to work together – so we hire talented people who are passionate, bold and driven to work as One Bunge. This dedication is deeply embedded in our culture and reflected in the way we work.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

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.

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.