HSE Coordinator

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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’s Seeds R&D is seeking a HSES Coordinator in Puerto Vallarta. This role will support on:

• Establish, implement, and maintain the HSES management system at Syngenta Puerto Vallarta.
• Implement global, regional, and local HSES standards, guidelines, and regulations related to Syngenta Seeds operations.
• Coordinate, manage, support, execute, and oversee health, safety, and environmental programs, standards, and processes to ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance in the workplace.
• Provide HSES guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.

Accountabilities

• Assure compliance with all company, local, state and federal regulatory requirements applicable to the site, administration, and HSES.
• Responsible for administering Syngenta’s Health, Safety and Environmental, Security system (through standards) that supports site operations and business continuity; this includes HSE policies, Syngenta’s HSES Code of Practices, and other company guidelines.
• Set up HSES controls to comply with site requirements including safety meetings, incident investigations, coordinating safety training, and managing records retention as required by state and federal regulations.
• Schedule and supervise health, safety and environmental testing and perform risk analysis.
• Responsible for risk management, objectives and improvement plans, occupational health programs, and control of contractors and casual workers.
• Prepare HSES performance reports, including statistics of incidents, near misses, and the observations program.
• Carry out internal audits to monitor corrective action plans and contribute to monitoring the implementation of improvement plans for risk control.
• Coordinate with the local Occupational Health area the medical aptitude analysis to carry out the clinical aptitude analysis for Syngenta field workers and employees.
• Coordinate the implementation of programs that involve employee participation in HSES activities in order to improve HSES behaviors and attitudes.
• Influence site leaders to maintain commitment to the prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses and to environmental stewardship.
• In collaboration with Syngenta Corporate Security function and the site Security SPOC, create awareness regarding compliance with security measures and controls.
• Support security compliance activities (communications, documentation, basic checks) and escalate gaps/incidents through defined channels.

Required

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

• B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Working knowledge of HSE principles.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations (STPS, SEMARNAT, PROFEPA, etc.). NFPA and OSHA’s is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, in both English and Spanish.

Critical knowledge

• Ability to use MS Office.
• Advanced Safety & Health Certificate (OSHA) required, or ability to obtain such certificate within 6 months after hire.

Critical experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in HSE roles (analyst or supervisor) .
• Technical understanding of safety and environmental processes in an agricultural setting.
• Experience implementing HSE systems.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Strong computer skills (MS Office, SharePoint, etc.).
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with individuals at all levels throughout the organization.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to effectively communicate safety requirements to a diverse population of employees.
• Ability and motivation to learn new technologies.
• Openness to receive guidance and feedback from corporate roles through assessment and validation meetings.

Critical leadership capabilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Promotes teamwork.
• Stimulate a culture of continuous improvement.

Desired

• Leadership and able to influence others.
• Ability to complete objectives and tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Detail oriented, with great attention to accuracy.
• Ability to learn and implement new technologies; stimulate a culture of continuous improvement.
• Focus to carry out HSES walks-through to site in order to identify and understand site opportunities and needs.

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.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Important:

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.

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability

*This position will not provide relocation support.

*This position will require immediate availability.

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