HSE Process Risk Assessor

Syngenta Crop Protection; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking an HSE Process Risk Assessor based in Huddersfield, England. This role involves leading process risk assessments, providing technical expertise in COMAH compliance, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the chemical industry and possess expert knowledge in process risk assessments. Attractive benefits such as a generous pension scheme and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in the chemical industry.
• Experience in translating legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct comprehensive process risk assessments.
• Supervise and mentor team members in risk assessment practices.
• Develop and improve existing safety procedures and systems.

Skills

Expert knowledge of process risk assessments

Strong project management skills

Strong communication and leadership abilities

In-depth understanding of COMAH legislation

Ability to interpret technical and hazard data

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical area

Job description

Job Description

Join Syngenta as HSE Process Risk Assessor. This is an exciting opportunity for a natural leader who seeks to influence, innovate, and protect. You will be the go-to expert in process safety, guiding our teams and ensuring our risk assessment methodologies are robust, up-to-date, and compliant with both legislation and corporate policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct comprehensive process risk assessments
• Provide technical expertise in COMAH compliance and risk management
• Supervise and mentor team members in risk assessment practices
• Develop and improve existing safety procedures and systems
• Manage projects related to process safety improvements
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Analyze and communicate complex safety data to various audiences
• Evaluate and implement new safety methodologies

Qualifications

• A Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical area
• 10+ years' experience in chemical industry
• Expert knowledge of process risk assessments
• In-depth understanding of COMAH legislation
• Strong knowledge of societal risk and human factors
• Proven ability to interpret technical and hazard data
• Experience in translating legislative requirements
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities

Site Details

At the Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre we make important Crop Protection products that are used in over 120 countries worldwide. These products help our growers to meet the ever-increasing demand for food, feed and fuel, and our talented & dedicated teams make this possible.

The Huddersfield team is proactive, driven, and friendly, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equality and inclusion. We work cross functionally to get the job done – come and join us!

What We Offer

• An extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• 37.5 working hours per week Mon – Fri
• 3.5 rota days off over Christmas + hours bank of 41 hours to use throughout the year for occasional time off.
• Flexible working – the role allows for flexibility of hours and hybrid working is open to individual requests where it fits with business needs.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• A strong learning culture and a wide range of training and development opportunities, including support for externally recognized professional qualifications.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here : https : / / www.syngenta.com / careers / working-syngenta / diversity-and-inclusion