HSE Technician

HSE Technician

Execute and monitor the implementation and compliance of Bayer corporate requirements, programs, and applicable legal regulations related to Safety, Hygiene, Occupational Health, and Environment within plant production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor Bayer corporate HSE policies, procedures, programs, and requirements across plant production operations.
• Conduct periodic inspections across site areas to ensure compliance with Occupational Health, Safety, Hygiene, and Environmental legal requirements.
• Identify workplace hazards, unsafe equipment, unsafe work practices, and unsafe working conditions, and recommend improvement actions.
• Provide HSE coaching and technical guidance to operational teams to strengthen safety awareness, accountability, and compliance.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the local HSE Management System, including safety assessments, HSE performance reporting, and the use of systems such as BAYSIS and Intelex.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and establish action plans and programs to ensure the achievement of HSE objectives.
• Prepare, update, and maintain the applicable legal requirements related to Safety, Hygiene, Occupational Health, and Environment.
• Manage and maintain regulatory documentation, reports, records, environmental indicators, permits, licenses, notices, authorizations, and filings required by government authorities.
• Coordinate regulatory interactions and documentation with authorities including STPS, SEMARNAT, CONAGUA, PROFEPA, Civil Protection, and state and municipal HSE agencies.
• Support the management of annual and industrial operation cards, environmental reports, permits, licenses, and self-management systems required by STPS and PROFEPA.
• Coordinate the completion, renewal, and compliance of Industrial Hygiene measurements, studies, and assessments required by applicable regulations and standards.
• Ensure HSE training and inspections are completed across site operations to support compliance with occupational safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Develop clear and effective training materials to facilitate understanding of HSE rules, procedures, standards, and policies for all employees, contractors, and other individuals working at the plant.
• Deliver theoretical and practical training on HSE procedures and standards applicable to plant operations.
• Lead internal audits, cross-checks, and scheduled inspections to evaluate the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the HSE Management System.
• Monitor and ensure the timely registration of Safety Observations, Behavior-Based Safety activities, non-conformities, incidents, and accidents in established systems.
• Generate, monitor, and analyze plant HSE Key Performance Indicators to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct and support root cause investigations for incidents and accidents, ensuring the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.
• Use local and regional safety trend analysis to improve operational procedures, facility design, equipment use, and material handling practices.
• Create, coordinate, and maintain HSE processes required for external certifications, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Responsible Care, and other applicable standards.
• Supervise the administration, availability, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment for local Plant Operations personnel.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement and cost-saving projects in the areas of Safety, Hygiene, and Environment.
• Actively participate in the deployment and execution of the LATAM Row Crops HSE implementation strategy.
• Promote a proactive HSE culture focused on prevention, compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Working Relationships

Local: Plant Operations, Site Leadership, local industry associations, regulatory authorities, and industry partners.

Regional: HSE peers, site leadership, Legal, and Communications teams.

Global: Global HSE expert community.

Required Qualifications

• University degree or higher in Health, Safety and Environment, Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience in HSE, manufacturing, industrial operations, or a related field.
• Fluent English proficiency.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety, Hygiene, and Environmental regulations applicable to industrial operations.
• Knowledge of HSE Management Systems and external certification standards, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and facilitate open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, operational, and highly regulated environment.

Key Figures

• Direct Reports: 0
• Managed Positions: 0
• Third-Party Reports: 0
• Scope: Local plant production operations
• Workforce Supported: Approximately 300 seasonal workers during two main seasonal peaks, plus approximately 100 office employees and full-time employees.
• Operational Scope: Plant production site with complex Safety and Environmental regulatory requirements and approximately 20 vehicles.
• Financial Scope: Contributes to risk and reputation management and supports Bayer’s license to operate.