HSE Generalist 

     

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

 

HSE Generalist

 

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The primary responsibilities of this role, HSE Generalist, are:

 

Lead and drive actions to increase site culture on HSE and drive employee engagement;Use data driven analysis to perform decisions on strategic paths to improve culture;Drive continuous improvement on the management system and safety culture through visible leadership;Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for safety and environmental programs (OSHA, DOH, EPA, etc.) and guide, mentor, train, and coach Program Owners and site personnel to ensure overall compliance of specific safety programs;Ensure the freedom of operation of the sites by compliance with legislation and the corporate requirements related to the environment, safety, and occupational medicine;Lead HSE compliance audits, inspections, and risk assessments, including participation during corporate audits;Collaborate cross-functionally with multi-disciplinary groups such as Site Leads, Regional HSE, Site HSE and technical personnel to establish cost effective and appropriate measures to reduce risks, comply with safety and health regulations, and to realize established objectives;Work across teams to oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of site procedures to assure personnel, contractor, and facility compliance to regulatory and company requirements;Actively champion the collection, dissemination, and execution of best practices sharing within the site teams and across other applicable sites;Get acquainted to operations and teams at the site, influencing operations, and safety to be one;Act as a change agent to effectively identify, communicate, and further evolve continuous improvement efforts with the intent to increase efficiency and reduce risks;Ensure completion of incident investigations, root cause analysis, and trend analysis for incidents, including the identification of corrective actions, tracking actions to completion, and verification of the effectiveness of actions taken;Support preparation of HSE permits and reports to ensure regulatory compliance with the operation and construction of air permits, waste management, worker protection, and Tier II requirements;Provide technical and functional support to capital projects, new equipment purchases, expansions, mergers & acquisitions, divestments, and expense spending related to site improvement plans;Influence key partners in a cross-functional environment to drive results, innovation, and collaboration with multi-functional teams;Collaborate with HSE Coordinators, Specialists, and Technicians across the region to ensure compliance, consistency, and use of best practices across different Bayer sites; Active participation on programs such as CMR;Participate daily on applicable Tier 1 to 3 on safety concerns;Promote an environment that continuously meets and improves established Bayer (HSE) Health, Safety, and Environment manufacturing fundamentals.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

Minimum of a B.A. or B.S. in an Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or related field;Prior professional experience related to HSE within the agricultural, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, research, healthcare, or chemical industry;Technical experience and acumen with OSHA, EPA, and State Specific requirements;Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards that impact Bayer operations;Valid Driver’s License.  

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

  

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.  

   If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. 
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