Project Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Engineer to join our team at Syngenta Porriño. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and executing engineering projects within our manufacturing facility, ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Main Accountabilities will be:

• Makes designs, studies and preliminary studies for new facilities, modifications, and renovations of existing ones. All of this, always in accordance with the engineering standards, procedures, HSE and legal requirements.
• Determines project specifications by studying project/product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
• Determines and maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems in consultation with Engineering Manager.
• Controls project costs and reports project status – objectives, timing, resources, costs – to the Engineering Manager, summarizing information. Make proposals for continuous improvement.
• Carries out contractor supervision from the point of view of HSE and quality of work in the factory, considering the Safety and Environment procedures.
• Maintains current drawings and P&ID of facilities and factory buildings Porrino.
• Takes part in Process Risk Assessments (PRA) of the project.
• Confirms successful implementation of project, following the Engineering standards and procedures.
• Issues Permits to work and check that contractors stick to the HSE rules and standards.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• All these tasks always carried out in accordance with the engineering standards, procedures, HSE and legal requirements.

Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet's resources. 

Syngenta Crop Protection, the largest Syngenta Group unit, leads in sustainable farming solutions, offering innovative products to keep crops healthy while minimizing environmental impact, from planting to harvest. 

• Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
  • At least 2 years of experience in project engineering, preferably in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry
  • Strong knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and project management methodologies
  • Knowledge in Prevention Hazards at work.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish (both written and spoken)
• Desirable experience:
  • Proficiency in CAD software and project management tools
  • Communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Project management
  • Lean Manufacturing

• A culture that promotes work/life balance and celebrates diversity.
• Extensive benefits package including a pension plan scheme, bonus, life insurance & a pool of flexible benefits to choose (Ticket Restaurant, WellHub, etc.)
• A role that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture and a wide range of development options, including access to learning platforms (Degreed and LinkedIn Learning)

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.