Process Safety Specialist (m/w/d)

Process Safety Specialist (m/w/d)

• Full-time

Company Description

Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet's resources.

Syngenta Crop Protection, the largest Syngenta Group unit, leads in sustainable farming solutions, offering innovative products to keep crops healthy while minimizing environmental impact, from planting to harvest.

Syngenta Seeds, a leading developer and producer of Field Crops, -Vegetable, - and Flower Seeds, is part of Syngenta Group. We bring farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Magazine and it has been awarded with the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites.

Are you ready to take the next step in your scientific career? If so, Syngenta can help you make it. We are currently looking for a Process Engineer / Chemist to join Process Hazards Section in Münchwilen as a Process Safety Specialist.

Job Description

• Providing knowledge and direction in process safety, in the fields of both flammability and thermal stability hazards, to support Syngenta’s new product development and pilot plant manufacturing
• Playing a key role in the development of safe manufacturing processes
• Supporting risk assessments with safety data, guidance, and advice
• Contributing to the development of novel technologies and approaches relating to process safety
• Providing training and coaching in process safety to colleagues throughout the region

Qualifications

Extensive prior specialization in process safety is not essential, as you will be joining a group of globally recognised technical experts that will support your development in this area.

What we do require from you is:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Experience of Process Risk Assessment techniques (e.g. HAZOP) in the context of batch chemical processing
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Fluency in English

Additional Information

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
• The opportunity to make a difference to process safety, both within Syngenta’s global operations, and in shaping safety legislation and culture worldwide
• A superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, flexible working, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)

Please send your complete application with CV, motivation letter, diploma and work certificates (if available).

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.