HSE Technician

Mars Incorporated in; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Bakery is seeking an onsite HSE Specialist to ensure continuous audit-ready compliance with federal, state, and company standards at our Salt Lake City area site. You will lead hazardous waste management, environmental programs, and training efforts while supporting risk management and incident investigations.

You will collaborate across functions, interact with regulators, and drive improvements in industrial hygiene, safety culture, and site security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science preferred.
• Ability to interact with site management and regulators.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 3–5 years' experience in safety and environmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site maintains audit-ready state of compliance with HSE standards.
• Execute management of hazardous waste and testing per company standards.
• Support deployment of site HSE programs and plans.
• Deliver training to establish understanding of HSE expectations.
• Investigate HSE incidents to determine root causes and actions.
• Serve as HSE technical expert with coaching as needed.
• Assist with worker's compensation and incident management processes.
• Conduct safety audits and coach associates on safety behavior.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Cross-functional work

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

We are Nature's Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND, a healthy snacking leader, and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.

What You'll Do....

• Ensure Site maintains continuous "audit ready" state of compliance with company and governmental HSE Standards
• Responsible for the execution of all site environmental compliance programs, including air, storm water, water, spill control, and wastewater. Ensure all testing required by company standards is met on time
• Execute proper management of the sites hazardous waste management activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations and standards.
• Support deployment the site specific HSE programs and plans to position the site as a best-in-class organization
• Deliver training to establish clear understanding / engagement by all site associates on HSE expectations, and support the HSE manager in the establishment and tracking of the mandatory/legal HSE training plan
• Participate in the investigation of HSE related incidents utilizing specific tools to drive to root cause and identify actions to prevent recurrence
• Serve in conjunction with site HSE Manager, as an HSE technical expert, providing technical expertise / coaching as needed in all areas and initiatives of the function
• Support site efforts to measure and improve Industrial Hygiene Risk. This includes but is not limited to: ergonomics, dust, noise, and chemical exposure. Coordinate all necessary IH and audiometric monitoring
• Execute proper management of Worker's Compensation and Incident Management processes
• Conduct safety audits on technical point of view and Mindset & Behavior. Delivers coaching for associates to ensure proper attitude and behavior for effective delivery of our Safety ambition.
• Assist with execution of site security requirements in order to meet corporate standards and with the oversight of security operations on the site
• Support Risk Management activities associated with asset conservation and property loss control.
• Ability and willingness to flex work hours to support the site needs, including night and weekend hours
• Backup coverage for site HSE Manager as required

What you'll bring...

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills with attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to work cross functionally with other departments
• Thriving in a rapidly changing and multi-tasking environment
• Genuine desire to help make the world a Kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness

You have....

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in science (ex. engineering, safety, IH, etc.) is preferred
• Ability to maintain alignment across functions
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to interact with site level manufacturing / business management, and regulatory agencies is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including a high level of comfort developing and delivering training and motivational presentations to all levels of associates is a must
• 3-5 years' experience supporting safety and environmental programs or projects in a manufacturing environment or school related program
• Basic knowledge of food manufacturing and GMP a plus
• Experience with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, job hazard analysis is desired