Environmental, Health and Safety Trainee

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers.  Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package, generous paid time off program and opportunity to progress.  Most importantly, in all we do we live our values:
•    Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
•    Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
•    Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably
 

This position is an entry-level developmental role and will report to the site’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager. The candidate will be a key contributor in the implementation of the facility’s EHS programs to help in the prevention of serious injuries and fatalities, ensure environmental compliance, as well as prevent property damage and other general liability losses. This position will have the opportunity to learn and develop under the guidance of the industry’s leading EHS professionals with an excellent opportunity to develop a wide spectrum of skills leadership development and career advancement within the Bunge operating facilities. After initial assignment of 18 – 24 months of structured development, the candidate will be evaluated for promotion to another Bunge facility as EHS Manager positions become available.  

Main Accountabilities:

• Implement, maintain and update Bunge EHS standards to promote a Best-in-Class safety program with a focus on eliminating Serious Injuries & Fatalities (SIF) and High Potential Exposures (HPE).
• Implement, maintain and update Bunge EHS standards to promote a Best-in-Class environmental compliance program with a focus on eliminating environmental incidents and non-compliance events.
• Coach Bunge personnel on EHS standards and procedure interpretations.
• Conduct relevant SHE training/orientations for plant personnel, contractors and visitors.
• Conduct audits and inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with EHS standards and procedures and regulatory requirements, identify deficiencies and assist in the development of corrective actions.
• Assist management with incident investigations to identify root causes and key factors and aid in the development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain records of audits, inspections, monitoring, training, etc. per Bunge standards and regulatory requirements.                                                                
• Perform tracking and trending of EHS incidents to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and the prevention of future events.
• Support environmental sustainability throughout the assigned facility.
• Assist plant personnel in conducting high-quality hazard analysis and risk assessments.
• Provides support to the Loss Prevention Control inspection process at the facility, with emphasis on fire prevention and fire protection equipment.
• Supports the implementation of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program at the facility where applicable.
• Co-chair the site’s Safety and Health Committee and participate on other applicable safety committees.
• Assists in worker’s compensation claims and employee return-to-work programs.

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental/Health Science, or closely related field required
• Prior internship or other safety and environmental experience preferred
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills required
• Good working knowledge of PC applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to grow in the Bunge EHS role with the potential for advancement into a senior EHS management position and possible future relocation.

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled