Maintenance engineer (automation)
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We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our team at Syngenta Porriño. The successful candidate will be responsible 50% for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of our manufacturing equipment and facilities and 50% for program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs and other control systems.
Main Accountabilities will be:
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for production equipment and facilities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
- Program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs and other control systems.
- Conduct regular inspections and performance evaluations of machinery and systems.
- Plan and oversee equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades.
- Manage maintenance schedules to minimize production downtime.
- Collaborate with production teams to improve equipment efficiency and reliability.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality requirements.
- Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with suppliers.
- Train and mentor maintenance technicians.
- Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction projects.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging maintenance technologies.
- Carries out contractor supervision from the point of view of HSE and quality of work in the factory, considering the Safety and Environment procedures.
- Issues Permits to work and check that works 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:
- Must have:
- Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering.
- 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
- Proficient in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar platforms) – Essential.
- Experience with SCADA systems and HMI programming
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation systems, and maintenance best practices.
- Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and relevant software tools.
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance techniques and reliability-centered maintenance principles.
- Fluency in Spanish and at least B1 equivalent level in English (both written and spoken).
- Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to emergency calls when necessary.
- Desirable experience:
- Proficiency in CAD software and project management tools
- Experience with GMP, OSHA, and other relevant industry standards
- Lean Manufacturing
Location: Porriño.
Work schedule: working on a shift basis (morning - afternoon).
- 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.

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