Role purpose:

Responsible for implementing and monitoring site-specific health, safety and environmental operations and tasks to reduce workplace accidents, foster a safety-first mindset, and achieve regulatory compliance. He or she is the primary contact for employees, supervisors and leadership team concerning safety-related matters and is responsible for the application of the Safety and Environment Management System (SMS) at the Site. This includes but is not limited to risk management activities, industrial hygiene, applicable report writing, HSE compliance auditing, emergency response, HSE training, HSE program development, organization and leading all occupational risk control tasks, and investigation of work-related accidents and occupational illness, data trending and analysis.

Key Accountabilities

 

Ensure compliance with the HSE Policy and Standards in the areas under its responsibility.Ensure the proper management of resources and tools necessary for compliance with the HSE Management System.Define and ensure that employees are trained and trained to acquire the skills and abilities necessary for the safe performance of their duties.Assess the risks and implement the required controls in the areas under their responsibility.Communicate HSE performance in their work areas.Develop and review procedures related to HSE management in your area.Participate in incident investigations complying with the QUOTIF required by Syngenta in addition to taking corrective measures and sharing the Learning Lessons to the collaborators of the areas under their responsibility.Elaborate, review, and implement the procedures related to the HSE management of your work area.Ensure the pertinent closure of the observations and / or actions derived from the Audit and Inspection Program.Monitoring and closure of the Observations and / or Actions that are recorded in the corrective, preventive and improvement actions tool.Participate in the elaboration and implementation of annual HSE objectives and improvement plans for the site.Implement the tools established by Syngenta and the site for the measurement and control of HSE risks in the areas under its responsibility.Adhere to the behaviour-based security program established on the site.Understands and uses of personal protective equipment, safe work practices, environmental stewardship practices and teamwork.Conducts regular inspections, safety audits and hazard assessments of work locations, work groups, projects, and individuals at the site.Identifies hazards and potential risks and assist operations staff eliminating or mitigating those hazards.Advise jobsite managers on HSE-related matters.Conducts first level investigations of worksite accidents, injuries, prepares reports and assist with employee medical needs as required.Serves a core member of emergency response team at the work site.Provides training and mentoring in HSE related topics to the staff.Supervises and coordinates other Safety or Environmental technicians assigned to the work site.
Company Description

Syngenta Seeds es uno de los desarrolladores y productores de semillas más grandes del mundo para agricultores, productores comerciales, minoristas y pequeñas empresas de semillas. Las semillas de Syngenta mejoran la calidad y el rendimiento de los cultivos. Las semillas de alta calidad garantizan cosechas mejores y más productivas, razón por la cual los agricultores invierten en ellas. Las semillas avanzadas ayudan a mitigar riesgos como enfermedades y sequías y permiten a los agricultores cultivar alimentos usando menos tierra, menos agua y menos insumos.

Syngenta Seeds ofrece a los agricultores plantas más vigorosas, fuertes y resistentes, incluidas variedades híbridas innovadoras y cultivos biotecnológicos que pueden prosperar incluso en condiciones de cultivo difíciles.

Syngenta Seeds tiene su sede en los Estados Unidos.

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience, and competences:

Associated Degree in Occupational and Health or related field from a credited institution, Industrial Engineering, or related field.At least two years full time safety and/or occupational health operations experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirements.Master’s degree in occupational safety and health (desirable).Knowledge of ISO 45001, 9001 and 14000.Knowledge of local legislation related to Health, Security and Environment.Knowledge of International Labour Standards on Occupational Safety and Health.High level of computer ability in data management systems and office programs.High English level proficiency.Internal auditor certified.Ability to implement the principles and practices of occupational safety and health including industrial hygiene and environmental protection programs.Understanding of OSHA general industry standards and local related regulations or ordinances.
Additional Information

Be part of the Syngenta Experiential Group

Competitive Salary and BenefitsDynamic and international environmentModern, professional, safe and collaborative environmentAdvanced labor policies (e.g. flexible work, focus on objectives)Individual development in a diverse and inclusive environment. 

Important

Syngenta and its affiliated companies will never request any remuneration for participating in the processes that we publish on our employment portal, nor on social networks or job boards with which Syngenta has an agreement.

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, the Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that embraces differences in all their forms. Here we believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to be the best versions of themselves, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.

All qualified individuals will be considered for our positions, without regard to race, gender, age, national origin or disability.

This position does not include relocation support.

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life