Head of Engineering & Projects (Sr. Manager)

Santos, São Paulo, BR

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Head of Engineering & Projects (Sr. Manager)

Scope: Global (Latin America, North America, Europe, Asia)

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the definition of engineering standards and the governance of industrial projects across all COFCO International assets. You’ll ensure our projects are executed with technical excellence, risk control, cost efficiency, and aligned with global safety, reliability, and sustainability standards.

Your impact will span across our global footprint, including:

Oilseed crushing plants (soybean, sunflower)
Grain and sugar export terminals
Grain storage facilities and silos
Biodiesel, Ethanol plants, sugar mills, and refineries
Assets located across Brazil, Argentina, the United States, Ukraine, Romania, South Africa, India, and other key agri-export markets

Key responsibilities include:

Defining and maintaining global engineering and project execution standards
Leading the governance process for all industrial CAPEX (base and non-base)
Providing technical leadership throughout FEL stages and project reviews (PIR)
Supporting site teams with project scope definition, risk assessments, and contractor oversight
Driving innovation in industrial design, digitalization, and sustainability
Promoting integration with global safety, maintenance, quality, and efficiency teams

Who we’re looking for:

Engineering background (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial)
Large experience in managing large-scale industrial projects
Strong knowledge of FEL methodology, EPC/EPCM models, and industrial standards
Fluent in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus
Experience in multicultural and matrixed organizations
Willingness to travel globally

Location: Santos/SP or São Jose do Rio Preto/SP

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