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Position Summary

The Personal Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining site-wide safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. This role supports all functions at the site, including R&D, FS&RE, and external contractors, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across multiple safety disciplines. The position requires strong technical knowledge, hands-on training capabilities, and leadership in fostering a culture of safety.

Responsibilities:

+ Lead the Personal Safety Programs at our Indianapolis, IN facility, including Confined Space, Isolation of Energy, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Safety and Agricultural Equipment.

+ Administer safety programs, conduct employee training and complete risk management assessments in the areas of safety, occupational health, and environmental management.

+ Support location in record-keeping of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) programs.

+ Develop and implement function and group specific safety policies/programs.

+ Lead site safety committees and consult with EH&S networks and employees to identify unsafe working conditions and develop appropriate controls or alternatives.

+ Conduct self-assessments, 1st party audits and leadership walk-throughs to continue to identify and improve our environments across campus.

+ Lead Root Cause Investigations, identify corrective actions and ensure effectiveness of the actions taken to prevent recurrence.

+ Continue to drive the safety culture at Corteva through demonstration and frequent/consistent communication on the importance of safety.

+ Interpret and communicate expectations based on laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures.

+ Able to lead or participate on Emergency Response Teams, specifically HAZWOPER and Confined Space.

+ Willingness to adapt to ever-changing environments, on both the Research and Development (R&D) and Facility Services and Real Estate (FS&RE) sides. Responsibilities of this role can shift to best support the organization at the site.

Requirements:

+ You have a Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred.

+ 3+ years of relevant EH&S experience.

+ 2+ years of experience implementing Personal Safety programs and standards.

+ 3+ years supporting Research and Development and/or Facility environments (equivalent relevant experience and education will be considered).

+ Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

+ With your coaching & leadership skills, you are able to build trust and rapport with employees to achieve a strong safety culture.

+ High-level computer abilities.

+ High attention to detail so you can maintain awareness of existing and proposed safety codes/regulations and company guidelines plus maintain as well as analyze appropriate data.

+ Proactive problem-solver, able to make decisions in time sensitive conditions.

+ Proven ability to deliver hands-on, classroom training.

Preferences:

+ Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP: Thorough knowledge of personal safety, hazards and regulations.

+ OSHA 10-hr or 30-hr training certification.

+ Trained on Workplace Safety: Knowledge of First Aid, CPR, and AED skills and certification; thorough knowledge of safety regulations.

+ Aware of Environmental Regulations: Awareness of applicable environmental policies, standards, guidelines, regulations, and local requirements. (spill containment, facility waste stream & disposal requirements, etc.).

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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

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