Role purposeDeliver part of the Syngenta capital investment program by:
- Direct management of engineering capital and significant repair and maintenance projects; ensuring the timely implementation of new or improved assets consistent with business requirements and within agreed cost and safety parameters.
- Providing expert advice and direction to others by the timely application of technical and/or project management professionalism at key points in the project process.
- Through close liaison with finance, Procurement, legal, SPR, process engineers, automation engineers and key stakeholders, ensure that capital projects use fit-for-purpose engineering solutions and meet Syngenta HSE requirements.
Job DescriptionThrough a clear understanding of the business strategy, intent, or requirements:
- Manage projects directly: Agree, set, and achieve challenging success criteria for projects and formulate and deliver project execution strategies to achieve delivery through a project team composed mainly of third parties (e.g. Syngenta staff, design and construction contractors and equipment suppliers)
- Work with project owners to shape project scope. This often requires holding large areas of ambiguity before a project scope is finalised in a Terms of Reference
- Define, estimate, deliver, track, and report safety, costs, and physical progress of individual capital projects
- Prepare robust, timely applications for engineering capital approvals and project completion reports
- Ensure full integration between commissioning and start-up activities and the design and construction phases of projects
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the engineering requirements for seed projects (R&D, P&S, VEG, and other business units of the company)
- *Provide cutting-edge engineering solutions for use throughout Syngenta. *A particular engineering specialism (e.g., AI Projects, Seeds Projects, GE Projects)
- Provide support for both annual and 5-year capital & expense planning for local sites and business units, including cost estimates, business case development, and schedule development
Qualifications- University degree (BS min or equivalent) in chemical/industrial engineering, electrical engineering mechanical engineering, agricultural engineering/biology/agronomy/food science
- At least 5 years of experience
- Demonstrates experience in operational manufacturing sites and construction
- Leading a high-performance project team of internal and external resources
- Engineering for a range of facility types (e.g., manufacturing, processing, commercial, laboratory)
- Country legal and compliance requirements
- Understanding risk in engineering activity
- Setting appropriate standards
- Understanding the external supply base
- Contracting for engineering services
- Management of engineering suppliers and contractors
Additional InformationWhat We Offer:- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, 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.
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