Showing posts with label ag engineering. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ag engineering. Show all posts

Jan 9, 2009

Ag Equipment Sales - North Dakota

Looks like a good opportunity for someone in Eastern North Dakota, or someone willing to relocated there. If you know someone that would be interested in this, please forward it along to them! Just click the little envelope at the bottom!
Company: Spherion Location: Dickinson, ND 58601 Salary/Wage: 45,000.00 - 75,000.00 USD /yeargross Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years

Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Ag Equipment Salesperson

Spherion is currently seekingsales persons who will promote the sales of new and used Ag products in the Dickinson, ND and Minot, ND areas. These positions will include calling on customers, appraising equipment, completing necessary sales, finance and rental documentation and attending trade shows. A successfule candidate will have self motivation, good communications kills, a minmum of two years of Ag equipment sales experience with Bachelor's degree preferred, computer skills (Microsoft products), basic knowledge of accounting and equipment financing, and the availability to travel. Must be able to meet and maintain insurable driving status and pass pre-employment drug testing. A comprehensive benefits package including, health, dental, excellent retirement, 401K, vacaton, holidays, life, STD, LTD, company vehicle, career opportunities and more! Here is your chance to join a progressive company with 50 years of proven success.

Interested candidates can apply online at or fax/email resume to contact info listed below. Since 1946, Spherion has been helping talented individuals find rewarding job opportunities that drive excellence in their career. Through a network of 700 offices nationwide, we place 300,000 job seekers in fulfilling office professional, industrial and contact center positions every year. Put our career specialists to work for you!

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Oct 6, 2008

CP - Chemist IV, Greensboro, NC

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

CP – Chemist IV – Sr Chemist – Greensboro, NC

Role Purpose – 

This position is responsible for designing and developing new products for Crop Protection that meet the needs of both internal and external customers.

Accountabilities – 

Organize and conduct experiments to optimize marketing, regulatory and production performance of Syngenta products. • Take an active part in scale-up and plant introduction of newly developed products. • Develop new design & testing methods to ensure customer satisfaction with Syngenta products under all condition in the marketplace. • Develop product stewardship for selected existing products, address any quality issues, benchmark competitors to strive for innovative solutions for competitive advantage, and submit patents if needed. • Organize, schedule and execute projects in accordance with departmental priorities as well as assist in training and supervision of technicians, co-op students and contract employees.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Position requires a college degree with 2-5 years business experience preferably in Supply Chain Operations, Customer Service, Logistics or a International business field. • Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, German, or Chinese would be a plus. • Candidate should have a working knowledge of export control regulations and IMDG, IATA, and DOT hazmat regulations. • Preferred that candidate have US Customs broker license.

Critical experience:

Strong background in chemistry • Practical experience in the formulation development of agrochemical products is desirable.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Problem solving, project management, attention to detail, innovative, flexibility, adaptable to change, effective interpersonal communication, decision-making, teamwork, customer focus and planning and organizing

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Oct 3, 2008

Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Title: Sr. Engineering Project Manager.
Company: Syngenta
Type of Work: Full Time
Where Job is Located: Slater, IA
Can Work from Home: NA
Job/Work/Project Description:
 Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. And we are looking for top talent to join our team! Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Sr Engineering Project Manager ? Slater, IA Role Purpose: An engineering project management position in the NAFTA Seed Supply Chain, which provides Project oversight for numerous capital projects at any given time. Key deliverable is the successful execution of capital projects and asset renovations for the Seed Supply Chain in terms of safety, cost, schedule and commissioning. Potential involvement in Global seed supply Chain or Product Development Projects . Accountabilities: Financial scope: Capital Projects up to $150 million in size individually, up to $250 Million in aggregate.
  • Indirect people responsibility ? Lead and direct multi disciplined teams. Manage 3rd party contracts and Contractors.
  • Development of project scope, specifications and contracts for projects in a team environment to the satisfaction of the project customer.
  • Budget and schedule conformance for assigned projects. Monitor and meet key project milestones.
  • Responsible for change management process on all assigned projects to ensure proper documentation and approval on scope changes.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in the way projects are defined and executed while meeting Business needs for costs and schedule.
  •  Establish sound cost estimating tools and techniques including risk analysis tools, while ensuring consistency of application for engineering projects.
  •  Control /coordination of discipline design activities, identification/specification of engineering standards for design/procurement/construction.
  • Ensure engineering designs comply with best practice standards, current and future legislative requirements, and Syngenta HSE guidelines.
  • Innovative, cost effective project engineering solutions through innovative execution strategy, integrated teams and internal/external benchmarking.
  • Demonstrate leadership in project engineering management.
Knowledge, experience & capabilities: Critical knowledge: Project management Experience. To be fully functional in the position, the incumbent must possess, from prior training or early experience in industry, familiarity with project management of large and small engineering projects and thorough understanding of the concepts and procedures followed in front to end execution of capital projects.
  • Incumbent will be proficient in capital cost estimation, engineering contract management, and negotiation skills.
Critical experience: Strong background in seeds business with cross-functional experience being an advantage.
  • Experience in mid to world-scale capital project generation and execution is a strong advantage.
  • Experience negotiating and administering contracts with outside entities.
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities: Ability to interact, influence and effectively communicate when working with senior stakeholders
  • Project management skills including development and evaluation, definition, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Good interpersonal relationships and ability to operate in a matrix organization.
  • Keen interest in maintaining technology and project management excellence.
  • Independent objectivity regarding standards.
  • Effective networking with other Project Managers and Engineers from the global Engineering community.
  • Ability to form project teams and develop other team members to tackle challenging targets and to achieve those goals with limited resources and tight timelines.
  • Strong concern for maintaining HSE and Syngenta standards and technical integrity while under pressure to meet challenging targets and timelines.
Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance. Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Engineering Project Manager - Slater, IA

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have.

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

 

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2

billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

 

Engineering Project Manager – Slater, IA  

 

Role Purpose

 

An engineering project management position in the NAFTA Seed Supply Chain, which provides Project oversight for numerous capital projects at any given time. Key deliverable is the successful execution of capital projects and asset renovations for the Seed Supply Chain in terms of safety, cost, schedule and commissioning. Potential involvement in Global seed supply Chain or Product Development Projects.

 

Accountabilities –

 

Financial scope – Capital Projects up to $30 million in size individually, up to $50 Million in aggregate. • Indirect people responsibility – lead and direct multi disciplined teams. Manage 3rd party contracts and Contractors. • Development of project scope, specifications and contracts for projects in a team environment to the satisfaction of the project customer. • Budget and schedule conformance for assigned projects. Monitor and meet key project milestones. • Responsible for change management process on all assigned projects to ensure proper documentation and approval on scope changes. • Identify opportunities for improvement in the way projects are defined and executed while meeting business needs for costs and schedule. • Establish sound cost estimating tools and techniques including risk analysis tools, while ensuring consistency of application for engineering projects. • Control /coordination of discipline design activities, identification/specification of engineering standards for design/procurement/construction. • Ensure engineering designs comply with best practice standards, current and future legislative requirements, and Syngenta HSE guidelines. • Innovative, cost effective project engineering solutions through innovative execution strategy, integrated teams and internal/external benchmarking. • Demonstrate leadership in project engineering management.

 

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

 

Critical knowledge:

 

Project management experience. To be fully functional in the position, the incumbent must possess, from prior training or early experience in industry, familiarity with project management of large and small engineering projects and thorough understanding of the concepts and procedures followed in front to end execution of capital projects. • Incumbent will be proficient in capital cost estimation, engineering contract management, and negotiation skills.

 

Critical experience:

 

Strong background in seeds business with cross-functional experience being an advantage. • Experience in mid to world-scale capital project generation and execution is a strong advantage. Effective communications skills to senior stakeholders. • Experience negotiating and administering contracts with outside entities.

 

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

 

Project management skills including development and evaluation, definition, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. • Strong organizational and planning skills. • Demonstrated leadership skills. • Good interpersonal relationships and ability to operate in a matrix organization. • Keen interest in maintaining technology and project management excellence. • Ability to interact and influence senior stakeholders. • Independent objectivity regarding standards. • Effective networking with other Project Managers and Engineers from the global engineering community. • Ability to form project teams and develop other team members to tackle challenging targets and to achieve those goals with limited resources and tight timelines. • Strong concern for maintaining HSE and Syngenta standards and technical integrity while under pressure to meet challenging targets and timelines.

 

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

 

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

 

Sr Engineering Project Manager - Slater, IA

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have.

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

 

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

 

Sr Engineering Project Manager – Slater, IA  

 

Role Purpose

 

An engineering project management position in the NAFTA Seed Supply Chain, which provides Project oversight for numerous capital projects at any given time. Key deliverable is the successful execution of capital projects and asset renovations for the Seed Supply Chain in terms of safety, cost, schedule and commissioning. Potential involvement in Global seed supply Chain or Product Development Projects .

 

Accountabilities –

 

Financial scope – Capital Projects up to $150 million in size individually, up to $250 Million in aggregate. • Indirect people responsibility – Lead and direct multi disciplined teams. Manage 3rd party contracts and Contractors. • Development of project scope, specifications and contracts for projects in a team environment to the satisfaction of the project customer. • Budget and schedule conformance for assigned projects. Monitor and meet key project milestones. • Responsible for change management process on all assigned projects to ensure proper documentation and approval on scope changes. • Identify opportunities for improvement in the way projects are defined and executed while meeting Business needs for costs and schedule. • Establish sound cost estimating tools and techniques including risk analysis tools, while ensuring consistency of application for engineering projects. • Control /coordination of discipline design activities, identification/specification of engineering standards for design/procurement/construction. • Ensure engineering designs comply with best practice standards, current and future legislative requirements, and Syngenta HSE guidelines. • Innovative, cost effective project engineering solutions through innovative execution strategy, integrated teams and internal/external benchmarking. • Demonstrate leadership in project engineering management.

 

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

 

Critical knowledge:

 

Project management Experience. To be fully functional in the position, the incumbent must possess, from prior training or early experience in industry, familiarity with project management of large and small engineering projects and thorough understanding of the concepts and procedures followed in front to end execution of capital projects. • Incumbent will be proficient in capital cost estimation, engineering contract management, and negotiation skills.

 

Critical experience:

 

Strong background in seeds business with cross-functional experience being an advantage. • Experience in mid to world-scale capital project generation and execution is a strong advantage. • Experience negotiating and administering contracts with outside entities.

 

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

 

Ability to interact, influence and effectively communicate when working with senior stakeholders • Project management skills including development and evaluation, definition, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. • Strong organizational and planning skills. • Demonstrated leadership skills. • Good interpersonal relationships and ability to operate in a matrix organization. • Keen interest in maintaining technology and project management excellence. • Independent objectivity regarding standards. • Effective networking with other Project Managers and Engineers from the global Engineering community. • Ability to form project teams and develop other team members to tackle challenging targets and to achieve those goals with limited resources and tight timelines. • Strong concern for maintaining HSE and Syngenta standards and technical integrity while under pressure to meet challenging targets and timelines.

 

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

 

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE