HES Manager

Yara International•Tampa, FL

2d•$105,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The HES Manager is responsible for protecting the company’s human and fixed assets through compliance with Yara policies and procedures and applicable regulations. The role executes Yara’s strategic HES vision across its west coast U.S. operations and is based at an operational facility in Stockton, California, with a hybrid schedule. The position reports to the VP - HESQ & Regulatory Affairs. The manager develops and maintains HES programs, conducts audits and training, supports facility personnel, and serves as an expert resource on EHS regulatory compliance. The role also oversees security compliance for coastal facilities, monitors EHS reporting and performance, and may require travel up to 50% of the time, mostly within California and Canada. Regular presence at operational sites in Stockton is required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. A U.S. passport and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) will be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Change Management, or another relevant field.
Professional certification in an EHS discipline, such as CSP, CHMM, or OHST.
7–10 years of experience as an HES Manager, preferably in production or warehousing and distribution in California, with strong knowledge of California compliance regulations.
Proven track record managing EHS risk and behavior.
Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills, with a focus on meeting deliverable deadlines.
Comfort working in an industrial setting.
Strong auditing skills.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Skill in worker behavioral safety observations.
Experience in accident investigation and root cause analysis.
Experience tracking safety incident data and analyzing trends.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
U.S. passport and TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required.
Regular presence at operational sites in Stockton, California.
May require travel up to 50% of the time, mostly within California and Canada.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Fertilizer industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Further develop the HES program for Yara North America facilities to maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations, while promoting continuous improvement and actively caring.
Audit company-owned and third-party facilities and capital projects for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and where needed against industry best practices such as HAZOP.
Train, assist, and work closely with facility personnel in a cross-functional manner.
Maintain relevant knowledge and certifications, and serve as an expert resource on EHS regulatory compliance for the business unit.
Promptly follow up on EHS problems and issues and prepare appropriate incident documentation.
Conduct CalOSHA, CalEPA, CARB, USCG, and other agency training protocols to keep personnel current and facilities compliant with regulations and internal policies.
Conduct annual FSP audits of coastal facilities and act as the company’s security compliance officer, with emphasis on Coast Guard interaction and compliance.
Monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual safety and performance reports, verify facility reporting compliance, and track EHS performance against industry standards.