HSE Process Risk Assessor

Syngenta; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in agricultural innovation seeks an HSE Process Risk Assessor to lead comprehensive process risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have 10+ years in the chemical industry, expertise in risk assessments, and strong leadership skills. The company values diversity and offers extensive benefits like a generous pension scheme, a hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a dedicated team committed to impactful work in a stimulating environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Process risk assessments

COMAH compliance

Project management

Strong communication

Leadership abilities

Education

Degree in a relevant technical area

Job description

Company Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

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

Additional Information

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