HSES Specialist (Entry)

and those authorized to work in the U.S. can be considered as W2 candidates. Duration 05/17/2021 to 12/31/2021Shift Starts at 8AM8 hours per day, 40 hours per weekLocation Berkeley, California 94710Description:DEPARTMENT/TEAM DESCRIPTIONThe Health, Safety, Environment, and Security Department is responsible for establishing policies and procedures that safeguard the Bayer Berkeley site, its workforce, and the surrounding community.POSITION SUMMARYThe HSES Specialist will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with site safety and environmental policies and procedures. The role will advise stakeholders in proper occupational safety measures and ensure that relevant records are maintained to document regulatory compliance.POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES•Execute continuous improvement initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance with the site's occupational safety programs, including:o Confined Space Entryo Fall Protectiono Hazard Communicationo Lockout-Tagouto Personal Protective Equipmento Respiratory Protectiono Chemical Hygiene•Conduct periodic workplace audits to identify and correct at-risk conditions, including manufacturing, laboratory, stormwater, and hazardous waste storage areas.•Support employees and managers in conducting Job Safety Assessments, Personal Protective Equipment assessments, energy control procedure inspections, and safe work permitting.•Routinely inspect safety equipment and calibrate industrial hygiene instruments.•Support maintenance of documentation to support workplace safety programs (e.g., training records, inspection records, safe work permits, etc.).•Conduct safety trainings utilizing existing training materials.•Support investigations of minor safety incidents to ensure that root causes are identified, and corrective actions are identified.•Perform other job-related duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCESEducation Requirement(s):•BS degree in Science, Engineering, or related disciplineSkill & Competency Requirements:•At least 2 years of experience in a relevant occupational health and safety function•Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations and their application.•Ability to work independently•Effective verbal and written communication skills•Effective interpersonal skills dealing with people in a variety of functions; ability to build relationships and partnerships within the organizationPreferences:•Associate Safety Professional (ASP); or•Certified Safety Professional (CSP)Additional Information Why is this position open? Growth on the team, turn over, skills gap? Our site is growing and we need additional personnel to handle the increased workload.•Location of this role site or remote? Hybrid; must be local with ability to come to site up to 5 days per week but can likely work remotely a few days per week.•What is a day like in this role? What 3-5 responsibilities will occupy their time? Typical day consists of maintaining compliance records, performing audits/inspections in the field, and executing safety program improvement projects•Who will this person work with on a daily basis? Multiple stakeholder groups across the organization•Tell me about the team dynamic/culture. Our HSES team serves as subject matter experts to advise production, engineering, and others. We set expectations and hold other accountable while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.•What are the 'must haves' to be successful in this role? Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated to complete a task once clear direction and expectations are established.•What is the long term plan for the role? Temp to Hire is possible, but not guaranteed•What will make this opportunity stand out for potential candidates? Growing site with cutting-edge research, product development, and manufacturing all in one place.•Is this more maintenance or new development work? Immediate need is maintenance of our existing HSE programs.•What kind of soft skills are you looking for? Solid communication, time management, and organizational skill necessary to juggle multiple different projects and programs on varying timelines concurrently.•Are you open to candidates relocating (on their own) or do you prefer local candidates? Relocation is fine as long as it happens before the start date.•What is the minimum number of years of experience required for this position? 2•What is the minimum level of education needed for this position? BS degree in Science, Engineering, or related discipline•Any certifications required for this role? Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred, but not required•Is there a possibility for an extension of this assignment? Yes•What is the interview process, will you schedule a phone screen, video conference or in person interviews? No in-person interviews during COVID. Combination of phone screens and videoconference will be used.