SHE Specialist

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

The SHE Specialist is responsible for assisting the Safety, Health & Environmental Manager (“SHE”) for the Yorkton complex with technical support, oversight, and providing process safety management support. Also responsible for supporting the informational needs of the complex. This position works with minimal direct supervision, must be self-motivated and detail oriented.

 

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Assist in the development, implementation and review of Safety, Health and Environmental policies, programs and procedures for the Yorkton complex to achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable SHE laws and regulations at the federal/provincial and local levels.
• Assist with the development and implementation of strategies to achieve and exceed company goals and expectations for injury reduction and lost prevention.
• Develop processes to maintain and conduct SHE training, inspections, and audits.
• Respond to Safety, Health and Environmental questions, issues, and problems from the site.
• Provide Safety, Health and Environmental regulatory and technical support to the site.
• Perform technical reviews and audits of Safety, Health and Environmental regulatory submissions, testing and monitoring activities, and written programs.
• Investigate Safety, Health and Environmental incidents.

 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Create Safety, Health and Environmental reports, studies, and documents for management as required.
• Develop and provide training to locations.
• Provide mentoring to managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Preferred qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree  

 

Experience

Basic qualifications:

• Combination of 3-5 years of direct experience in safety, health and environmental compliance is required, as well as experience in Safety Management system(s).

Preferred qualifications:

• Work experience in an industrial or chemical processing site is preferred

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

• Excellent working knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to the facility.
• Collaborative team spirit
• Passionate about the agricultural industry. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and word processing software (e.g., MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Able to work in a setting that may contain adverse weather conditions and environmental conditions typical of an agricultural commodity and chemical processing plant.
• Able to climb stairs, use ladders, work at heights, enter confined spaces, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, crawling, and bending. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work independently and with a team.
• Strong attention to detail, and understanding of lean principles
• Able to organize, manage, and communicate on data
• Able to set deadlines and adhere to them.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks.

Additional Information

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage

- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching

- Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us