Website Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience combines industry-leading innovations, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world's most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.
About the job
Growing What Matters Starts With You
Corteva Agriscience™, the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.
#GrowWhatMatters
We’re hiring for EHS Intern.
Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.
As EHS Intern, who will be based in Kroonstad, you will be responsible for assisting the EHS&S Coordinator with planning, implementing and overseeing company’s employee safety at work. Their main duty is to ensure that the company complies and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries. Hence, the main goal will be to ensure safe working environment and prevent any injuries and accidents on job and off job.
You Will Be Part of Growing Team
Kroonstad SPSC plants supplies multi crop to customers in the AME region and the focus point is Safety and Quality. As EHS Intern at Kroonstad Plants & Warehouses, you will play important role in EHS&S Safety requirements and standards of Corteva’s customers.
Your Challenge
- Assist with Industrial Hygiene implementation (risk assessments, Ideagen).
- Assist with the implementation of company’s core values, rules and regulations.
- Assist with relevant safety training to employees and contractors.
- Advise and assist employees on various safety-related topics.
- Check and verify that all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations.
- Review and update existing safety, standards and procedures.
- Assist that all necessary Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)/work instructions are in place.
- Assist with new employee on-boarding process for safety.
- Work with integrated health services to ensure timely medical examinations are conducted and follow up where applicable.
- Assist with risk assessment, identify safety bottlenecks and offer timely solutions.
- Assist with necessary audits and assessments.
- Assist with verification of corrective actions and leveraging preventative actions.
- Assist with root cause investigations following a defined methodology.
- Perform other safety duties and responsibilities as ordered by line manager.
Key Stakeholders And Interactions
As EHS Intern at Kroonstad SPSC, you will report to EHS&S Coordinator. He/She will have working with other people leaders, Quality and EHS departments and direct peers.
Location:
Kroonstad AME-SPSC
To Grow What Matters, You Will Need
- National Senior Certificate / Matric
- National Diploma or equivalent in Health Safety Management
- CIH Certification (Certified Industrial Hygienist) – Preferred
- (National Diploma in Safety Management / B. Tech in Safety Management / SAMTRAC certificate and registered with the SACPCMP)
- Incident investigation
- Strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations and standards
- Valid Driver’s license
- Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Computer aptitude including use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Who Are We Looking For?
- Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team .
- Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food.
- Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment .
- Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.
Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?
- Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time .
- Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences.
- Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience.
- Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered .
- Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
- Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
- Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary.
- Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility .
