University degree in engineering or related field (BS minimum)
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Experience in operational manufacturing and construction environments
Proven ability to lead high-performance project teams
Familiarity with various facility types (manufacturing, processing, etc.)
Knowledge of country legal and compliance requirements
Understanding of engineering risk management
Responsibilities
Directly manage engineering capital and maintenance projects
Shape project scope in collaboration with project owners
Define and track safety, costs, and progress of capital projects
Prepare applications for engineering capital approvals
Ensure integration between commissioning and design phases
Develop understanding of engineering requirements for seed projects
Provide innovative engineering solutions across Syngenta
Benefits
Culture promoting belonging, collaboration, and work-life balance
Flexible work options to accommodate personal needs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one
401k plan with company match and profit sharing
Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
Education assistance and wellness programs
Corporate discounts and additional perks
Full Job Description
Role purpose
Deliver 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 Description
Through 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 Information
What 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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