Environmental Specialist LATAM

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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 Syngentas is seeking a Environmental Specialist LATAM in Buenos Aires; Argentina Bogotá Colombia or Ciudad de Mexico; Mexico. This role will acts as the regional focal point for environmental governance remediation third-party audits and enterprise risk & resilience processes supporting HSE Managers and site teams while actively contributing to the Global Environment Centre of Expertise.

Accountabilities 

• Environmental Compliance & Advisory Provide expert guidance to HSE Managers and site teams on environmental management system requirements regulatory compliance emissions monitoring waste management and annual reporting across the LATAM region.
• Remediation & Environmental Liabilities Lead and support environmental remediation projects and management of environmental liabilities coordinating internal and external resources in line with Syngentas Environmental Provisions process.
• Audits & Assessments Plan and conduct Syngenta and third-party supplier HSE audits across LATAM sites (primarily Argentina Colombia and Mexico) ensuring consistency with global audit standards and identifying areas for continuous improvement.
• Incident Investigations & Reporting Validate environmental event reporting lead and support incident investigations to identify root causes define corrective actions and drive performance improvement across the region.
• Risk & Resilience Champion Facilitate regional enterprise risk management processes for Production & Supply build the champions network and strengthen risk culture and capabilities across LATAM in coordination with the global R&R community.

Qualifications :

Required  

• Education Masters degree in Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Hydrogeology or a related field.
• Experience 7 years in environmental management and/or environmental remediation ideally in chemical manufacturing agrochemical or environmental consulting industries.
• Technical knowledge Demonstrated expertise in environmental management systems remediation processes regulatory compliance and environmental auditing.
• Languages Advanced English (mandatory).
• Work style Proven ability to work independently manage multiple priorities without close supervision and influence stakeholders across a matrix organization.

Desired 

• M&A experience Familiarity with HSE due diligence processes in acquisition or divestment transactions.
• Digital tools Experience with digital platforms for environmental performance tracking and data reporting.

Additional Information :

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. 

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time