Environmental Specialist LATAM

External

Syngentagroup · Mexico City, Mexico

Full-timeOn-site1d ago

AuditingComplianceRisk Management

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Benefits

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: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.#LI-HybridDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offFlexible schedule

Additional Information

We make a difference 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, Syngenta's 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 Syngenta's 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. Required Education - Master's 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.

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