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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 proficientwith 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!

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

+ Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

+ Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

+ Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

+ Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

+ Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

+ Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

+ Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2Nre68t3vrs%3d&portalid=351)

+ Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information

For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.