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Louis Dreyfus Company

Global agribusiness sourcing, processing, distributing commodities

Project Engineer

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWittenberg, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or civil engineering is required.
  • At least five years of professional experience in a comparable position is required.
  • Experience in project management, project planning, and commissioning industrial plants is required.
  • Experience in greenfield and brownfield project management and industrial safety, health, and environmental topics is required.
  • Demonstrated experience influencing management decisions is required.
  • Basic knowledge of oilseed processing, food processes, chemical processes, or biofuels is required.
  • Good spoken and written English is required.
  • Fluent spoken and written German is required.
  • Very good project management and industrial project development skills are required.
  • Knowledge of safety and environmental processes and practices is required.
  • Relevant software proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project, is required.
  • Effective planning and control, decision-making, problem-solving, analysis, time management, prioritization, organization, planning, and multitasking abilities are required.
  • The role requires the ability to foster accountability and lead by example.

Responsibilities

  • Support local project management on the industrial and safety, health, and environmental aspects of capital expenditure projects.
  • Develop and monitor the implementation of capital expenditure projects on site.
  • Support the project manager in implementing new projects with the local team, including processes, plant optimization, maintenance, and safety, health, and environmental matters.
  • Define user requirements with all stakeholders and assess project feasibility by reviewing design, costs, and schedules.
  • Assess environmental impacts and other risks associated with projects.
  • Lead and supervise contractor personnel and provide technical advice.
  • Communicate with colleagues, architects, contractors, civil engineers, consultants, and customers, and act as a point of contact.
  • Support process-engineering solutions and concepts.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Monitor budgets, schedules, and project scope across projects.
  • Support and monitor customer change requests and ensure relevant personnel are informed.
  • Prepare, review, and approve reports and project drawings.
  • Present and discuss projects with colleagues, the project manager, and senior management.
  • Ensure work complies with building permit requirements, environmental and hygiene requirements, best practices, and safety regulations.
  • Manage permits under sections 15 and 16 of the Federal Immission Control Act and building permits.
  • Coordinate with permitting authorities and inspection bodies such as TÜV and DEKRA.
  • Resolve project defects before final acceptance to prevent impacts on production, quality, or safety.
  • Prepare tender procedures, track tendering and award procedures, and prepare bid comparison tables.
  • Support and monitor standardization of technical processes across sites.
  • Monitor technical innovations that can optimize projects and plants.
  • Perform or commission calculations for civil and structural work, electrical planning, and process planning, and prepare all required scopes of work.
  • Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to expected specifications.
  • Comply with safety, health, and environmental procedures.

About the Company

Louis Dreyfus Company

Global agribusiness sourcing, processing, distributing commodities

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a global agribusiness player that operates across the entire food value chain. It sources and imports raw agricultural materials like grains, oilseeds, coffee, cotton, and sugar, then processes them into value-added products and distributes them to farmers, food and beverage companies, industrial manufacturers, and other markets worldwide. Its products work by moving from origination to processing and distribution, with a growing emphasis on plant-based proteins to provide nutritious, sustainable alternatives to animal foods. LDC differentiates itself through its large, integrated network that spans sourcing, processing, and global distribution, its focus on sustainability and plant-based innovation, and its commitment to integrity, long-term stability, and partnerships. The company's goal is to meet rising demand for safe, nutritious, and sustainable food while supporting farmers and customers through reliable supply chains and ongoing value creation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Founded
1851

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