ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

The Environmental and Safety (EHS) Rotational Program is a 2+ year program designed to challenge, train and prepare you to be positioned take on a EHS professional role at one of the company’s locations. Participants will work directly with the environmental and safety managers to understand, develop and help maintain compliance, improve and standardize the programs, and prepare for ISO certification. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about learning environmental regulations relating to spill prevention, stormwater management, air permitting and compliance issues, and about providing a safer workplace.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Participants will have the opportunity to rotate through the Environmental and Health and Safety Department. Each rotation is estimated to last twelve months.

The Environmental rotation provides participants the opportunity to understand all facets of multimedia compliance for an operating sugar refinery. Evaluate environmental risks and aspects and determine appropriate controls to reduce risks. Become proficient in meeting all regulatory reporting requirements and develop analytical, technical, and functional project management experience.
The Health & Safety rotation provides participants an opportunity to understand the OSHA requirements, hazardous energy lock out tag out, machine guarding, and risk assessment in a processing and packaging facility. Evaluation of safety procedures and practices and assess the safety requirements of proposed new equipment and projects.

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

At least 0-3 years of relevant work experience, depending upon educational background.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

Strong analytical skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Skills in MS Word and MS Excel.
Ability to work independently; troubleshooting/problem solving skills are a plus.
Ability and willingness to support various groups and manage a variety of parallel tasks.
Continuous improvement mindset.

LOCATION OF ROLE

Initial assignment will be based in Yonkers, NY. At the end of the rotation the future assignment may be located at any of the US locations, based on business needs.

5-10 % business travel anticipated.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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