Environmental Operation and Utilities Superintendent

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.  

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.  

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. 

The St. Gabriel Operations Team is currently seeking an Environmental Operations (EO) & Utilities (UTIL) Superintendent at our St. Gabriel, LA location. As an EO & UTIL Superintendent you will develop and implement strategies and provide leadership for the group which serves the St. Gabriel plant site and other Syngenta locations by providing state-of-the-art wastewater treatment services, RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) waste handling in full compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, as well as reliable supply of various Utilities to various production units at the Site.

Duties:

• Responsible for all EO & UTIL Department safety, environmental, and health key performances.
• Provide wastewater treatment and RCRA waste management for St. Gabriel site to ensure site permit compliance.
• Provide reliable, continuous utility services (water, steam, air) to the numerous production units at the Site. 
• Ensure EO & UTIL Units comply with all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Manage a total team of about 40 members including Day Supervisors, Shift Supervisors, Maintenance Planning Coordinators, Day and Shift technicians.
• Responsible for the supervision and development of direct reports including the completion of yearly performance evaluations and Personal Development Plans.
• Single point of contact for all department production related problems and issues.
• Responsible for a daily department update to site leadership.
• Responsible for all department communication both upward and downward through the AI Production organization.
• Drive operational excellence across all shifts and proactively drive improvements to shift organization and operations.
• Work closely with area engineer and site process technology group to improve unit efficiency.
• Responsible for department operator training, operations procedures and operating manuals.
• Accountable and responsible for department budgeting and costs.  Manage EO & UTIL costs to provide the lowest cost treatment rates on all streams.  Lead department productivity and cost savings initiatives.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or other science discipline with relevant experience.  Master’s degree in a science discipline or MBA is a plus.
• A Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a chemical or manufacturing facility. Production Manager/Superintendent experience is preferred.
• Experience in environmental compliance, RCRA waste handling, waste treatment operations and biological treatment is highly preferred.

Preferred:

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Suite and working knowledge of SAP.
• Ability to work in team environment across various functions and departments.
• High level of ownership in making a measurable positive impact to plant performance and Syngenta profitability.
• Project Management experience. 
• Excellent personal accountability, leadership and decision-making skills.      
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

What We Offer: 

• 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.  
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

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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