What are the responsibilities and job description for the HSE Manager position at Sedron Technologies?
Sedron Technologies is hiring a talented HSE Manager in Fair Oaks, Indiana!
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Sedron Technologies designs, manufactures, installs, and operates advanced water and waste upcycling technologies. With a focus on transforming the paradigm from waste processing to resource recovery, Sedron Technologies works with municipal, agricultural, and industrial customers to process their "waste" into climate-smart commodities through environmentally and financially sustainable methods.
Sedron is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead and implement health, safety, and environmental programs across multiple facilities in the Midwest region. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations while fostering a culture of workplace safety and environmental responsibility. The ideal candidate will be proactive, hands-on, and able to travel regularly between sites.
Because we design, build, commission, and operate our technologies, we are looking for individuals who can meet the following essential functions of the position:
- Collaborate with leadership in the development and implementation of safety and loss prevention frameworks, including policies, standardized programs, training, risk assessments, and program elements across multiple manufacturing and industrial locations
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and state-specific laws
- Conduct regular facility audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, providing corrective action plans and ensure timely closure of corrective actions
- Facilitate safety incident reviews and ensure learnings are shared, with a focus on Serious Incident and Fatality (SIF) prevention
- Lead on-site root cause analysis investigations using industry-standard techniques, and collaboratively identify corrective actions with leadership ]
- Lead and coordinate safety training programs, including hazard communication, lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, confined space, and emergency response to build a strong culture of safety and environmental responsibility
- Monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, air quality, and water discharge regulations
- Serve as the point of contact for regulatory agencies and manage compliance reporting.
- Track and analyze safety metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and oversee emergency preparedness and response plans
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, and HR teams to foster a proactive safety culture
- Assist with injury case management and provide support for HSE requests from internal and external customers
- Support workers’ compensation case management and return-to-work programs
- Manage HSE documentation and ensure proper record-keeping for audits and inspections
- Provide leadership and mentorship to site-level safety personnel
- Travel to various facilities within the Midwest region to support HSE initiatives and respond to incidents as needed ]
- Coach and mentor EHS contacts, engineers, managers, contractors and others involved in safety projects or improvement activities
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, tradespeople, and operations staff, to ensure alignment and successful implementation of HSE initiatives
- Arrive to work on time and maintain good attendance
- Perform other related duties as assigned
This position has multiple levels of competency to be determined by performance, certifications, and supervisor discretion.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, vision insurance and 401k with employer matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Disability Insurance as well as Life/AD&D Insurance
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and HSA (Health Savings Account)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Casual work attire
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the health and safety field, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility
- General knowledge of current safety practices, WA L&I, OSHA regulations, and safety system standards applicable to an industrial environment.
- Proficiency with Office 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote)
- Strong ability to effectively communicate environmental, health, and safety concepts, plans, and technical information.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and safety management software
- Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED
- Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
- Experience with EHS data management systems such as Benchmark/Gensuite, EHS Insight, Enablon, or similar tools
- Background in programs aimed at improving Human and Organizational Performance (HOP)
- Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Graduate Safety Professional (GSP)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Travel up to 30% to support facilities in the Midwest region
- May require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during site inspections
- Comfortable working in industrial environments, including exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures
- Willingness/ability to wear respiratory protection or other safety equipment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Wage range for this role is between $90,000 - $117,000 annually
- Discretionary bonus
- The range provided is Sedron’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.
Must be a US Citizen or legal permanent resident for this position. We are unable to sponsor any employment visas.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. Due to the nature of the work performed, this role is considered Safety Sensitive and as such all applicants will be subject to a pre-employment drug test, and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
Not sure you meet all the qualifications? We encourage you to still apply! We’ll review your application and may have training opportunities or other positions available.
Sedron Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sedron Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Sedron Technologies is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/Drug-Free Employer.
Salary : $90,000 - $117,000
