Health & Safety R&D Asst Engineer

The position serves as the site safety support across the Technology Process Center (TPC), which provides services to R&D Development work in addition to production of smaller Service to Sales initiatives such as our E-commerce business. This position will be responsible for executing the site safety programs and training programs which support both internal PepsiCo associates as well as any contract labor on-site. This role will now have a matrix manager, Plano R&D EHS Manager (L10), who will lead strategy plan development to enable the L5 associate to focus on execution only.

• Ensure site compliance to PepsiCo Global Environmental Health & Safety Standards
• Lead the implementation, enforcement, and continuous improvement of the facility health and safety policies and procedures
• Support GEHSMS implementation by executing standard programs as developed by Global R&D EHS
• Conduct EHS investigations for accident, incident, near-miss investigations, and provide recommendations for process, procedure or equipment changes to eliminate future occurrences
• Lead weekly safety inspections of the facility, provide weekly report of finding and ensure closure of findings within required timeframe
• Perform job hazard and job safety analysis citing specific hazards and methods for remediation
• Develop EHS awareness campaign, in partnership with Global, to elevate safety awareness and improve safety metrics
• Work with vendors and contractors to ensure compliance to Pepsico EHS standards and coordinate applicable inspections
• Comply with all related regulatory requirements for documentation and reporting. Ensure timely reporting and closure of safety findings
• Support Safety program owners and coordinate scheduled program review per team/GEHSMS requirements
• Develop, manage, support site Safety training programs and provide site safety orientation as needed
• Review written SOP and SSOPs to ensure Safety compliance and appropriate steps to ensure human safety
• Operate as site Permit to Work owner; obtaining safety training required to effectively lead program, identify safety risks and risk mitigations and work with contractor team and internal team to complete required documentation

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $59,400 - $92,600
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

• Safety degree and/or related certification or 2 yrs minimum EHS Management System and EHS Auditing
• 2+ years experience working safely in a manufacturing/production environment or in an R&D testing center, preferably in the food industry
• Ability to execute a site safety plan (awareness, technical GEHSMS standards, safety walks, continuous improvement)
• Flexible – willingness to work overtime, off-shifts, and weekends
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including public speaking skills and presence in meetings and training environments
• Capability to review safety data and information and provide recommendations based on trends for improvement.
• Proficient computer skills required – (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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