Process Safety Specialist

Are you ready to take the next step in your scientific career?  If so, Syngenta can help you make it.

We are currently looking for a Process Engineer to join Process Hazards Section in Huddersfield as a Process Safety Specialist. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in the development and continued operation of safe manufacturing processes, with a specific focus on flammability risks and controls.  You will be part of a diverse, global team carrying out business-critical and long-term cross-disciplinary strategic projects.  You will also liaise with our partners, ensuring studies are completed to expected turnaround times, with opportunities to further grow and develop your career with us. Your primary responsibilities will be:

• To provide knowledge and direction in process safety, specifically regarding the flammability hazards of powders & liquids in batch chemical operations.
• To support both Syngenta’s new product development and established global manufacturing.
• You will be able to contribute to the development of novel technologies and approaches relating to flammability risks and controls.
• Provide training and coaching in process safety to colleagues throughout the region.

Qualifications and required experience:

Extensive prior specialization in process safety is not essential, as you will be joining a group of globally recognised technical experts that will support your development in this area.  What we do require from you is:

• Honours degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering.
• Either already a Chartered Engineer or ready to become chartered within 12-24 months.
• Experience of Process Risk Assessment techniques (e.g. HAZOP) in the context of batch chemical processing.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to flammability risks (e.g. ATEX).
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English.

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 offers a broad basic package of flexible hours and hybrid working, and is open to individual requests outside of this 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