Automation Specialist

A Day in the Life:

The Automation Specialist is responsible for implementing maintaining and supporting industrial control system software and hardware technologies across facility operations. This role manages system databases troubleshoots automation issues develops and commissions control system enhancements and ensures all automation activities comply with company standards. By providing technical expertise supporting system reliability and guiding continuous improvement the Automation Specialist directly contributes to efficient production operational stability and the safety of personnel and equipment.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Develop document test and commission automation repairs and project work related to facility control systems.
• Ensure compliance with company automation development and support standards maintaining consistency across facilities.
• Assist with research analysis design testing and implementation of core computing systems supporting automation including virtualization endpoint protection networking backup systems security and databases.
• Participate in the configuration installation testing upgrading and production support of software modules including both vendor packages and inhouse solutions.
• Evaluate new control system hardware/software recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency and facility performance.
• Diagnose and prioritize incidents in automated environments investigate root causes and apply appropriate resolutions or escalate as required.
• Monitor and resolve automation system problems implementing preventive measures to avoid repeat issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams and contractors on installation commissioning and quality control of automation systems.
• Plan daily weekly and monthly work tasks to meet project timelines and budget expectations.
• Support site safety health environmental and security programs communicating safety procedures to site staff and contractors.
• Perform other duties as required to support automation and facility operations.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Ability to make datadriven decisions and maintain a customerfocused mindset.
• Strong collaboration communication and continuous learning orientation.
• Capability to solve problems proactively and manage workload during change or challenging conditions.
• Experience in both low and highend automation development methods.
• Proficiency in HMI and PLC system design software development or computing infrastructure.
• Valid Class 5 drivers license.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
• Postsecondary degree in a related discipline or Journeyperson certification in Electrical or Instrumentation.
• Minimum four (4) years of progressively responsible industrial experience including at least three (3) years working with HMI PLC design software development and/or core computing infrastructure.
• Ability to provide oncall technical support and work nights/weekends as needed.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

We also strive to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the hiring process by contacting us at or by phone at 1.866.569.4411.

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 34000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where theyre grown to where theyre neededin 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 .

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