Safety Co-Op

Position Description

• The[Company] , headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a $10 billion company that stands alone as one of the world's leading producers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Our world-class mining and processing operations produce the highest quality fertilizer and animal feed ingredients. As a global leader in nourishing crops and delivering distinctive value to the world's agriculture, [Company] offers an opportunity to share in an exciting future.  

What are our Values? 

• We consider our employees to be our most valued ingredient. [Company] employees are richly diverse in their skills, experience and backgrounds. From engineering, operations, finance, HR, marketing and research, our team came to [Company] not just for a job but a career that makes a positive impact on the world by nourishing the crops our growing population needs.   

Are you our next Safety Co-Op?  

• We are currently seeking safety co-op at our FishHawk, Florida location for Fall 2012, Spring 2013, and Summer 2013.

What will you do?  

• Work with new technology and cutting edge leadership. 
• Rolling up your sleeves and get your hands dirty with real life work environment. 
• You will be assigned to special project design and management.  
• Projects will focus on improving facility safety and health.
• Day-to-day work assignments could include fieldwork, e.g., data analysis, report writing, and database maintenance.
• Projects will be assigned by a technical supervisor and could include: Trouble shooting to identify root cause of problems.
• Working with a wide range of people including management, plant operators, engineers (of various disciplines), lab personnel, and contractors.
• We trust our specialists with project budgets of up to $100m, so we take your work and contributions very seriously.
• Adhere to [Company]  mission, guiding principles, and key behaviors.
• Miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Public Health, Safety, Civil, or Industrial Hygiene.
• Sophomore or Junior  with 2.75 or better GPA 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and implement learned process, procedures or software. 
• Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills, including excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively work with employees at all levels within the organization and external customers, suppliers and vendors.
• Maintain clean work environments and comply with all safety and environmental policies.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.