EHS Representative - Military Veterans

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John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Primary Location: United States (US)- North Dakota- Fargo
Function: Environment / Health / Safety
Title: EHS Representative-110366
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As an EHS Representative for John Deere ISG located in Fargo, ND, you will....

• Compile and analyze necessary data, documentation and correspondence to comply with safety regulations and health and safety management system requirements.
• Develop recommendations for health and safety processes/programs to meet the John Deere health and safety standards and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Participates in unit strategic planning processes.
• Coordinate safety audits and risk assessments to identify noncompliance with John Deere standards processes and applicable laws and regulations.
• Manages corrective action and preventative action processes.
• Lead incident investigations and ergonomic reviews and assists in determining effective corrective action. Assist in corrective action development and ensure follow-up.
• Review new products, equipment and processes for potential hazards and compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Respond to internal and external questions and requests for information relevant to safety and health issues from acquired knowledge and experience.
• Develop and deliver safety education and training for employees.
• Collaborate with engineering to reduce process risk and improve safety and ergonomics.
  

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

• 3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing operation, manufacturing engineering, or industrial engineering environment.
• Investigation skills to determine root cause and conduct trend analysis of incidents.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and factory operations.
• Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Working in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective time and project management.
• Knowledge of governmental/agency regulatory requirements or legislation, occupational health principles, occupational safety programs and ergonomic principles, and ability to apply to workplace environments.
• Ability to use various department specific computer programs.
• Understanding of occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene and ergonomic principles

What Makes You Stand Out

• 2 or more years of practical experience leading investigations to determine root cause and trends analysis.
• Knowledge of different Root Cause methods.
• 2 or more years of practical experience applying governmental/agency regulatory requirements or legislation, occupational health principles, occupational safety programs, and ergonomic principles in the workplace.
• Workers Compensation experience.
• 1 or more years of experience implementing occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, and ergonomic principles in a union environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• ASP/CSP certification

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent experience

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

$74,628.00 -$111,936.00 + Benefits

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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