Location: Huddersfield UK is the preferred location but candidates at other Syngenta offices or manufacturing sites will be considered for this global role.
Job Description:
Syngenta seeks an exceptional Electrical Engineer to lead our worldwide operations as Principal Engineer Electrical. In this pivotal role youll oversee a $4.5 billion asset portfolio and guide $400 million in annual capital projects. Your expertise will drive innovation set industry benchmarks and support our engineering community across Syngentas worldwide operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply world-class electrical engineering skills to revolutionize agricultural technology and enhance global food security. Join us in creating sustainable solutions for the future of agriculture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee electrical safety and compliance across 25 global production sites in 4 regions
- Conduct site visits to share best practices and identify improvement opportunities audit critical situations
- Provide expert technical leadership tailored to diverse Syngenta operations
- Stay at the forefront of industry developments through external engagement and networking
- Driving innovation in new technologies
- Guide capital project teams in implementing innovative value-added solutions
- Develop and maintain operational safety guidance documents
- Lead incident investigations and implement learnings across the organization
- Foster engineering excellence through mentorship and professional development initiatives
Qualifications :
- 15 years of experience in electrical installation design and site electrical conformity
- MSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Project management expertise in electrical installations
- Capacity to develop a network interact with business leaders train & coach engineering community develop pragmatic and efficient communication.
- Global manufacturing experience ideally managing international networks
- Familiarity with ATEX regulations and directives
- Operational experience in a manufacturing site
- Ability to travel up to 20-30% of working time
- Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
- French Spanish or Portuguese language is a plus
Additional Information :
What we offer
- An extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme bonus scheme private medical & life insurance.
- Flexible working the role allows for flexibility of hours and hybrid working is open to individual requests where it fits with business needs.
- We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
- A strong learning culture and a wide range of training and development opportunities including support for externally recognized professional qualifications.
- Additional benefits depending on country location for the role
Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.
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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time