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Process Hazards Assessor - (18010494) 

Description

 

Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet.

We are currently looking for a Process Hazards Assessor to join Process Hazards Section in Münchwilen AG, Switzerland. As a member of the team you will play a key role in the development of safe new manufacturing processes, with a focus on flammability risks and controls.

Role Purpose: 

• Provide knowledge and direction in flammability hazards for new product development, and support established global projects and manufactures to meet Syngenta’s needs


• Contribute to the development of novel technologies and approaches relating to process hazards


• Provide training and coaching in process hazards within the local region

Accountabilities: 

• Examine processes and plants for potential flammability hazards, under the guidance of a Senior Process Hazards Assessor, in order to define safe conditions of operation.


• Participate in project teams as the representative of Process Hazards Section to provide advice to help ensure that new products and processes are developed and established safely to meet Supply Chain targets.


• Provide high quality, practical process hazards advice to partners by applying a combination of theoretical and applied knowledge in the fields of gas, vapour & dust flammability.


• Prepare and issue hazard assessment reports largely independently, with complex decisions supported and validated by a Senior Process Hazards Assessor.


• Progress technology and development initiatives to explore alternative techniques of hazard identification and options to problem resolution.


• Build relationships with key external contacts to maintain a high level of awareness and expertise in existing and developing fire & explosion technology.


• Lead, develop, train and coach PHS experimentalists to improve their performance and achieve higher professional standards.


• Contribute to collaborations with academia / professional bodies as appropriate.


• Drive change and continually strive to improve working processes and systems.

 

Qualifications

 
Qualifications: 

• Honours degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or other physical science.


• Understanding of chemical engineering principles and unit operations.


• Experience of Process Risk Assessment (Risk Analysis / HAZOP).


• Knowledge of relevant corporate documentation / external legislation relating to flammability risks.


• Strong planning and organizational skills.


• Fluent in English. A knowledge of German, both oral and written, is beneficial but not essential.

What we offer:

• Coaching you in your new role and supporting your development, both technical & personal


• An open and pleasant working environment as part of a global group of technical experts, with contacts worldwide and across industry


• The opportunity to represent Syngenta externally in shaping safety legislation and culture worldwide


• Contribute to valuable and impactful work, in a stimulating environment -> #bringingplantpotentialtolife

Interested? We are looking for your application!

  

Primary Location

: CHE-Muenchwilen-Muenchwilen AG 

Job

: Technology