Industry Trainee

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 19,000 people globally.

Ukraine is a key market for LDC. Having established a strong origination and logistics network, we continue to expand our presence and activities in the country. LDC started exporting wheat from Ukraine in 1864. We are one of the country’s top three grains and oilseeds exporters. We employ more than 400 people in Ukraine.

LDC Ukraine is looking for fresh graduates to take part in our graduate careers program and join LDC as trainee. The trainee will start his work as a production assistant and will gradually take on responsibilities of the supervisors/ operation manager by helping to organize the work effectively and efficiently.

The nature of job includes various tasks within the ambit of work of the EMEA Industrial Function and includes but is not limited to surveys, investigations, planning, design, construction and operation of industrial operations / assets / projects.

Under the direct supervision of the respective Project / Asset Manager, the Trainee will perform a variety of entry level activities including preparing, updating and maintaining technical information and developing and maintaining support tools for Ongoing Industrial Activities. Other duties will need to be performed as assigned.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting preliminary studies of engineering projects and help prepare plans for improvements such as assets optimization or consumptions reduction.

• Write technical specification drafts, request proposals and technical information from third party suppliers and vendors and evaluate and compare such proposals.

• Assist and supervise the report of the Assets Optimization Program (KPI reporting, Improvement Plans).

• Supervise, coordinate and perform professional engineering work during the construction of industrial projects.

• Review plans, maps, specifications, cost estimates, and other work for accuracy, presentation, and conformance with established engineering practices.

• Perform field inspections of construction projects, survey work and calculations.

• Tabulate field data, design improvement plans, specifications, contracts, and other documents.

• Assist in preparation of long-term capital improvement programs and budgets.

• Work with the Project Manager to prepare written reports for internal use and/or presentation to Region, Boards or Steering committee.

Experience

Fresh graduate and up to 2 years experience in engineering or/and Industrial operations (preferably Agro Industry)

Skills

• Read and interpret plans and specifications.

• Make engineering design computations and check engineering plans and studies.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Perform a variety of mathematical/engineering computations.

• Learn and interpret Engineering Standards and Company Policies pertaining to Works.

• Ability to travel for occasional fieldwork within the region.

• Skills of Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.

Languages

English (Intermediate)

Ukrainian (Fluent)

Education

• Degree in Civil / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or Diploma in Engineering from recognized University / Institute or equivalent.

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

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.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits

 
• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

 
• Access to Training and Development

 
• Private Medical insurance

 
• Life insurance

 
• 31 days annual leave

 
• Fruits days in the office

 
• Modern office in communicative location