HSE Specialist (m/f/d)

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Syngenta Group is seeking an HSE Specialist (m/f/d) in Muttenz to own risk assessments (30%) and drive site safety operations (70%). You will lead workplace and process risk assessments, develop risk strategies, support production with safety expertise, manage incident reporting and investigations, ensure compliance with Swiss regulations and internal standards, provide HSE trainings, and contribute to the Muttenz HSE strategy and environmental reporting, while strengthening the safety culture. The ideal candidate has a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, 5+ years in a chemical manufacturing setting, experience with Eignungsverordnung, strong Swiss regulatory knowledge, risk assessment methods (HAZOP), and fluency in English and German. Benefits include pension, on site doctor, fitness, canteen, and learning opportunities. To apply, submit CV, diplomas, work certificates and cover letter, highlighting Swiss regulatory experience and measurable safety improvements.

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. Health Promotion Switzerland recognizes Syngenta's commitment to the health and well-being of its employees and awards the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites. At Syngenta, employee health and well-being are key to the company. At Syngenta Safety comes first. We attach high importance to HSE.

Job Description

As an HSE Specialist (m/f/d) you focus on two primary areas:

• Understanding risks = Risk assessments (30%)
• Implementation of control level = Site operational and HSE department activities (70%)

1 - Understanding risks

• Leads process risk assessments and workplace risk assessments
• Manages and develops risk assessment strategy in accordance with legal and Syngenta requirements

2 - Site and HSE department operational activities

• Supports production with safety expertise on site
• Manages incident reporting process and supports investigations, shared learnings and internal communication
• Supports the organization for operational safety compliance with all Swiss Legislative and Syngenta Internal regulations (occupational, process, and environmental safety).
• Provides safety related trainings (HSE prevention and protection)
• Implements the initiatives required to develop Syngenta HSE strategy at Muttenz
• Supports development of environmental reporting platform for the site
• Audit: support site HSE Audits and act as internal auditor
• Drives and represents Syngenta HSE culture by Leadership and Behaviors

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, in operational role (production, engineering, HSE)
• Experience with workplace safety specialist (Eignungsverordnung)
• Strong understanding of Swiss regulatory environment and its application in the process industry.
• Experience with safety risk assessment and incident investigation in the Process Industries, Knowledge of the methods of risk assessment (workplace risk assessment, HAZOP)
• Understanding of chemical manufacturing operations incl. standard operational safety procedures (permit to work, mods, incidents investigations…)
• Ability to use modern IT tools and support their implementation
• Fluency in English and German

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
• 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, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)

Are you interested? Please send your complete application with CV, diploma, work certificates and cover letter (if applicable).

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