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.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Technician 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Health, Safety, and Environment Technician, are to: 

• Drive awareness, ownership, & accountability of the Hawaii wide Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) program at the site;
• Work with site management & HSE staff to achieve desired goals of the site;
• Maintain HSE programs at the site; work across Hawaii region to ensure consistency within the HSE program;
• Conduct inspections and audits of site as required and participate in seed site safety network as required by site management & HSE personnel;
• Prepare & retain training documents, job safety analyses, and other documents related to site safety activities as required by site management and HSE staff;
• Develop, with site management involvement, cost effective structure to achieve site HSE goals;
• Conduct HSE training programs in a manner that creates employee engagement and understanding with all levels;
• Work amongst all employees to identify and drive continuous improvements;
• Attend additional educational training as required;
• Maintain HSE recordkeeping systems required to document compliance with all Bayer & legal requirements;
• Utilize a risk analysis process to evaluate new and changing processes and the effectiveness of existing requirements;
• Assist with incident investigations;
• Collaborate with HSE Specialists and Technicians across the state to ensure compliance, consistency, and use of best practices across Hawaii;
• Position entails driving a company vehicle. This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE (Leadership Integrity Flexibility Efficiency) values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Computer skills to include working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook;
• Demonstrated communication skills including the capability to clearly present information to influence or persuade others through oral or written means;
• Demonstrated decision making ability and problem-solving skills;
• Detail orientated and the ability to work on multiple projects with a sense of urgency;
• Capability to work as an integral team member with site management, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) staff, and site employees in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitment to goals and objectives;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of applicable government regulations Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.);
• Valid driver’s license; Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to three years relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in related field with minimal experience;
• Bilingual skills;
• Knowledge of seed production processes;
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification;
• OSHA 30 hour General Industry course;
• Experience in risk analysis techniques.

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