4332 Stein
3 days ago
HSE & Chem Safety Specialist (m/f/d)

Role purpose

Providing expert Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) leadership within research and laboratory operations, with a focus on chemical safety excellence. The HSE & Chem Safety Specialist (m/f/d) is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive HSE initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and cultivating a strong safety culture. The position plays a crucial role in maintaining operational continuity through effective risk management and the advancement of safety initiatives across laboratory environments.

Accountabilities

Partnering with leadership to elevate HSE standards and drive safety cultureLeading proactive HSE and security initiatives to minimize operational risksImplementing continuous improvement programs and developing comprehensive training solutionsEnsuring consistent application of HSE best practices through training, coaching, and auditingOverseeing chemical and general waste management systemsConducting regular HSE inspections across facilities and laboratoriesManaging incident investigation processes, including root cause analysis and lessons learnedFacilitating cross-site and cross-functional HSE knowledge sharingDelivering HSE and risk assessment training to new employeesLeading workplace risk assessments for new equipment, processes, and facilities
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. 


Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related studiesPreferably several years of experience in HSE role, including exposure to chemical/laboratory environmentsDemonstrated experience implementing HSE programs and managing risksExperience with safety management systems and audit processesTrack record of influencing safety culture and driving behavioural changeProficiency in EnglishStrong knowledge of HSE, HSE management systems and risk assessment methodologiesKnowledge of chemical safety and hazardous materials managementUnderstanding of relevant HSE legislation and compliance requirementsProficiency in incident investigation and root cause analysis
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…)  

Please send your complete application with CV, motivation letter, diploma and work certificates 

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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