HSE Specialist (m/f/d)

HSE Specialist (m/f/d)

Posted 21.01.2026APPLY NOW

HSE Specialist (m/f/d)

Posted 21.01.2026APPLY NOW

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers face these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, and affordable food for all - by promoting the minimization of land use and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection ensures the protection of plants from sowing to harvest. From sowing to harvest, crops must be protected from weeds, insects, and diseases as well as from drought, floods, heat, and cold.

The headquarters of Syngenta Crop Protection is located in Switzerland.

Job Description

For our client Syngenta Crop Protection in Münchwilen (AG), we are immediately looking for a:

HSE Specialist

Purpose of the Role

As an HSE Specialist, you support the HSE team in Münchwilen and coordinate safety-relevant tasks in the areas of Health, Safety, and Environment. Your tasks include identifying and assessing risks, developing and implementing protective measures, as well as monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and standards to guarantee employee safety and environmental protection.

You work in an interdisciplinary team that supports the development and pilot plants for formulation and synthesis at the site on all topics of occupational safety and health protection and coordinates the implementation of global guidelines and legal requirements.

Your Challenge

• Responsible as part of the team for implementing the Code of Practices in the areas of Health, Safety, and Environment by updating and revalidating the HSE Site Directives and associated documents.
• Support in conducting workplace and process risk analyses.
• Support in managing waste, wastewater, and air emissions.
• Contact person for the work permit process and Life Saving Rules.
• Planning and conducting audits.
• Conducting root cause investigations and clarifications in case of incidents.
• Supporting team colleagues in training.
• Advising internal customers on all topics of occupational safety and health protection.

Qualifications

Your Experience & Competencies

• BSc, MSc or similar education in chemistry or process engineering with at least 5 years of experience, preferably in an international environment within a complex matrix organization. Knowledge of VUV, ArG, and EKAS 6508 etc. ASGS is an advantage.
• Very good German & English skills.
• Analytical thinking. Experience in project management is advantageous.
• Very good skills to communicate with stakeholders at various levels.
• High affinity for technology and innovation.
• Motivation to work and learn in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Additional information

• Valuable work in an international environment
• Flexible working hours and contemporary remuneration
• Open, pleasant working atmosphere
• Internal development opportunities #togetherwegrow
• Contribution to food security -> #bringingplantpotentialtolife
• Exclusive employee discounts and benefits

Do you feel addressed? We look forward to receiving your complete online application including CV, cover letter, diplomas, and certificates.

Syngenta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Health Promotion Switzerland recognizes Syngenta's commitment to the health and well-being of employees and awards all Swiss sites with the "Friendly Work Space" label. At Syngenta, the health and well-being of employees are key to the company's success.