HSE Manager

Location: 

Yankton, SD, US, 57078

Career area:  Health, Safety & Environment
Department:  HSE - YTX
Job Type:  Permanent
Apply by:  June 30 , 2026

What we offer you

  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts 

  • Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions 

  • Education Assistance 

  • Bonus Plan Eligibility 

  • Parental Leave 

What you will be doing

  • Leads team of safety professionals (direct reports), focusing the team’s goals and objectives on shop floor employee engagement and culture change to one of continuous safety thinking in the pathway of the work. Additionally, leads a security team responsible for the access and security of the plant.
  • Drives fatality prevention activity and programs as the highest priority (Critical 7) and oversees the work of the plant resources who have responsibility for the fatality prevention program.
  • Strong shop floor presence among the operating personnel and plant leadership and spends significant time engaging employees, coaching, conducting WOCs, and developing a consistent dialogue to keep safety at the forefront of all activity and in the pathway of the work.
  • Maintains compliance to all OSHA (region and Federal), the EPA, the state environmental agency, and other applicable regulatory standards for the site. Develops relationships with local agency representatives.
  • Ensures all HSE team activity focuses on results – reduction in total recordable injuries, first aids, minor injuries, and environmental incidents. Promotes the idea that safety is not owned by the HSE organization, but by plant supervisors and department managers who hold their employees accountable for taking less risk.
  • Maintains and deploys a standard of excellence in the assessment of injury and injury-free incident cases to ensure proper classification, escalation processes, root cause analysis and determination of effective countermeasures including the development of major incident read across processes (case management). Helps to drive improvement in case management at the plant level with support from their assigned Region HSE Manager.
  • Collaborates with the Management Systems Team to support the ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) standards. Provides guidance and direction in the design and deployment of the management system at the plant level so that it is an effective and functional tool that drives the desired HSE and compliance culture. Ensure the plant-level system ties out to corporate policy and requirements.
  • Supports and conducts effective HSE audits of the ENA facilities to support continuous improvement. Supports third party and other Business Unit / Area audits as applicable. Works to implement effective corrective actions resulting from audit findings. Participates in BA auditing program which involves occasional participation in cross-audits of other ENA facilities.
  • Provides support and documentation necessary within the Worker’s Compensation program for the site. Driving positive results from strong case management.

What will make you successful?

  • At least 5 years experience as an HSE professional in an industrial/manufacturing environment. (required)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Health Safety and Environment. Experience. (preferred)

Possible work locations

Why Hydro?

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

Why Hydro?

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

 

 

 

 

 

A job where you make a difference

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage.

Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions.

Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.

A job where you make a difference

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.

A job where you make a difference

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.

About Hydro

  • Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
  • Founded: 1905
  • Number of employees: 32,000
  • Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide
  • President and CEO: Eivind Kallevik

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