ROLE SUMMARY
To provide leadership, direction, support and assistance to Seed Operations on Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S). Review, interpret and implement Corteva and regulatory safety, occupational health, environment, hazardous waste management and security improvement programs in Seed Operations. Ensure the Seed Operations comply with regulations and corporate standards, and so the right to operate (RTO) is maintained in high compliance. To contribute experience, knowledge, and judgment to the formation of Seed Operations Leadership decisions to bring about improvements in safety, health, environment and security. Develop, support, implement, and perform auditing and record keeping strategies for the location with corporate direction. Facilitate and actively involved in all safety related activities such as PHA, PSSR, Training, Audit, EHS programs review, Safety Committee meeting, etc.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, develop, and implement safety, loss prevention, and occupational health programs for compliance with applicable country EHS regulations.
Review facility operations by leading or participating in 1st and 2nd Party EHS Audits and by consulting with, safety committees, Corteva AP EHS networks and employees to identify unsafe working conditions and develop appropriate controls or alternative mitigation plan.
Support, coordinate and analyze occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene and appropriate environmental regulations and laws and record keeping for completeness and consistency.
Assist line managers with interpretation and implementation of all facets of risk management work including development of new safety programs or improving upon programs already in place.
Provide EHS&s “energy” to the organization, demonstrated by frequent and consistent communication about the importance of safety & risk management efforts.
Prepare and Implement security (including seed security) guidelines for all the sites and implement guidelines from corporate security as and when required in the operations including seed security initiatives.
Audit the location through the performance of safety and health surveys and environmental monitoring using industrial hygiene instruments to ensure employee safety and health (examples include air monitoring for gases, vapors and dusts and noise monitoring).
Provide consultant services and technical knowledge to all levels of management in the areas of safety and fire protection.
Assist in auditing new or revised equipment to ensure that preventive measures and effective safeguards are developed and used.
Work with concerned personnel for Hazards identification and Risks assessment with all concern area to make sure that all hazards/risks are identified and controlled.
Prepare and provide monthly reports on the functional EHS&S performance, progress, activities. Provide safety reports to government as required.
Safety, Health & Environmental Training: Develop and implement training programs for employees based on needs analysis on a variety of safety, health and environmental subjects, including occupational safety and health, fire protection, etc. Lead the training, communication and education efforts, with enthusiasm, energy and credibility. Assist in training supervision to enable them to completely fulfill their safety responsibilities. Assist in the orientation of new employees to inform them of their safety responsibilities.
Incident Investigations: Provide “first point of contact” response should an incident occur at a location within the country. Ensure incidents are reported immediately and investigations completed timely, follow-up action taken, and learning’s shared.
Regulatory Compliance Management & Consulting: Review and become familiar with country’s safety, health & environmental regulations and laws, as well as related regulations to provide knowledgeable consultation to the business. Communicate updates and transfer knowledge to the business as promptly and frequently as possible. Ensure Right to Operate is in compliance and maintained.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or Occupational Safety & Health or, Management is preferred.
Experience: 4 to 6 years work experience in managing safety or exposure to safe operations implementation is desirable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
English Proficiency
Leadership skills with particular attention to details
Work methodically and beat deadlines
Self-motivated individual thinkers
Excellence training and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities
Ability to analyze technical writing and regulations
Excellence consultation, facilitation and influencing skills
Well organized with demonstrated ability to work without supervision
Strong technical or safety background
Able to work as part of a team
High degree of integrity
Computer Skill