Safety Coordinator

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety Technician to join our company at our Johnston location. We offer all the benefits that a Fortune 500 company has to offer while also providing a community feel. We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history. Candidates from all industry backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

• Please note there is NO relocation allowance or visa sponsorship available for this position.

Responsibilities – What You Will Do:

How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you!

• Implement detailed, task level, day to day Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs.

• Ensure that the safety and industrial hygiene aspects of the department’s / site’s Operating Discipline are adequate and applied to achieve safety performance goals.

• Serve as the primary plant contact for EHS related items and information as well as supporting industrial hygiene programs.

• Coach teams and individuals on EHS related tasks and activities.

• Assist in developing and achieving department and site EHS goals.

• Participate in the safety related reviews of projects, management of change reviews, assist, conduct and document investigations of incidents and ensure follow up actions to prevent re-occurrences are addressed.

• Perform audits and self-assessments on EHS standards and programs, including safe work permit reviews, isolation of energy reviews, elevated work reviews, etc.

• Conduct safety walks of process areas and active jobs ensuring that safety standards and safe work practices are being followed through observation and interaction. Assist Operations or Maintenance with correcting any issues that are identified during the safety walk.

• Actively participate in department morning meetings; including developing exciting, fresh, and engaging content.

• Complete assigned training, document reviews, and compliance tasks.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - External

Requirements – Who You Are:

What expertise have you grown? What do you bring to the table?

• You love having a variety of tasks as well as working hard and staying busy!

• You have your High School Diploma or GED.

• When you see a problem, you look for a way to fix it, you are solutions focused.

• You value the safety of yourself and your co-workers and will eagerly participate in safe work practices, on-the-job safety, and work safety programs.

• You are willing and able to work in environments that include: climbing stairs/ladders and working at heights, standing or walking for extended periods of time, frequent bending and reaching, working outdoors and in inclement weather.

• You are proficient with computers and Microsoft Office programs.

• You have established credibility due to your 2 years of experience in production, operations, or manufacturing safety, or related field so you are easily able to gain the trust of employees and teams.

• You have experience implementing and coaching on safety programs, policies, and procedures.

• You bring fresh eyes to the business and value from your previous experience with audits and observations.

• Some occasional overtime may be required to meet business needs, outage, turn arounds, etc.

Preferences – It Would Be Great If You Have:

• Associate’s or Degree in Safety or related field. OSHA Training Certification(s).

Ready to grow your perspectives, impact and career? Start by applying to this opportunity today!