HES Manager

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

The HES Manager has the main responsibility of protecting the company’s human and fixed assets via compliance with Yara’s policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulations, and is primarily responsible for executing strategic HES vision throughout all its west coast U.S. operations.

The HES Manager will report to the VP - HESQ & Regulatory Affairs. The position is based out of an operational facility in Stockton, California and offers a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

Further development of established HES program for Yara North America facilities that maintains compliance with Yara policies and procedures, all applicable regulations and that has a primary focus on expanding an employee culture of continuous improvement & actively caring.
Audit owned & 3rd party facilities and capital projects to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies’ rules & regulations. Further auditing may be needed against industry best practices, i.e., HAZOP, etc.
Train, assist and closely interact with facility personnel communicating in a cross-functional manner.
Maintain appropriate knowledge and certification currency and act as an expert resource in EHS regulatory compliance for entire business unit in order to assure ongoing compliance.
Immediately follow up on any EHS problems and issues brought to your attention and create appropriate documentation of these incidents.
Conduct CalOSHA, CalEPA, CARB and USCG and other agency training protocols to keep Yara and its facilities personnel current, in compliance with regulations and in conformance to internal policies.
Conduct annual FSP audits of coastal facilities and act as company’s security compliance officer, with particular emphasis on Coast Guard interaction and compliance.
Monitor monthly, quarterly and annual safety and performance reports and verify facility compliance with reporting standards. Track EHS performance while benchmarking against industry standards with an eye to the “industry shaper” philosophy that Yara values a great deal.

Profile

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Change Management, or another relevant field. Masters Degree preferred.
Professional certification (CSP, CHMM, OHST, etc.) in an EHS discipline.
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a HES Manager, preferably in a production or warehousing and distribution environment within California with strong knowledge and experience of
California compliance regulations.
Fertilizer industry experience preferred.
Proven track record managing EHS risk and behavioral.
Strong leadership, planning and organizational skills with focus on meeting deliverable deadlines.
Comfortable in industrial setting.
Strong auditing skills.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Skilled in worker behavioral safety observations.
Experience in accident investigation and root cause analyses.
Experience in safety incident data tracking and analyzing trends.
Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Microsoft Outlook.

Additional Information

Must be a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident.
US passport and TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) will be required.
Must have regular presence on operational sites in Stockton, California.
May require travel up 50% of the time, mostly within California and Canada.

Knowledge Grows

Yara North America encourages and supports career growth and development, ensuring that you will come for a job but stay for a career.

Total Rewards

Yara North America offers our employees a well-rounded Total Rewards package with competitive health care, life insurance, 401(k), and well-being benefits which include tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and paid maternity and paternity leave.

Salary Details

The base salary will range from $105k - $160k per year depending on the level of experience of the candidate. There will also be an annual performance bonus.

Contact Details

Melanie Sarkissian - Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist
Melanie.sarkissian@yara.com

Apply no later than

October 28, 2026

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.