Active Ingredient Process Engineer

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta is seeking an Active Ingredient Process Engineer in St. Gabriel, LA.

This entry-level position provides a development opportunity for a recent engineering graduate to build expertise in chemical manufacturing by gaining experience across multiple AI production units. The role focuses on developing operational understanding, technical capabilities, and project management skills by working on projects for the Active Ingredient (AI) units, including identifying production bottlenecks, addressing safety issues, and implementing improvement opportunities. Typically, the role is assigned 9-12-month rotations within a 2-3-year rotational program across the production units at the St. Gabriel site. Success in this role provides opportunities to progress into dedicated production engineering positions.

Accountabilities:

• Support special projects as needed for AI production.
• Map and document current operations by interacting with technicians and production personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to redesign and optimize operations.
• Support or lead implementation of improvement initiatives, including technical documentation, training, commissioning, and start-up.
• Ensure proper review and documentation of processes and changes for operational, safety, and environmental impact via Management of Change.
• Develop and present technician training programs.
• Support daily production activities for a production unit, such as quality or process monitoring, environmental compliance tracking, production reporting, etc.
• Provide process engineering support on troubleshooting, applying a combination of theoretical and applied knowledge to help resolve challenges.
• Manage day-to-day expectations of stakeholders.
• Coordinate plant trials or new product introductions into the MPF unit.
• Support unit operations in incident investigations related to production processes.

Required:

• B.S. Chemical Engineering with 0-3 years of experience in chemical process design or production.
• Knowledge of process safety, environmental regulation, and programs.
• Understanding of safety, environmental, and economic issues associated with the operation of a chemical plant.
• Ability to successfully communicate with various functions (Supply Chain, SH&E, Process Technology, Plant Engineering, Quality Control, operations personnel).
• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and ability to lead and facilitate meetings.
• Analytical, logical, and open-minded.

Desired:

• Manufacturing experience in a highly complex chemical production facility preferred.
• Experience in process safety by participating in risk assessments or PSM-covered processes.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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.

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