EHS Engineer

EHS Engineer

1. General Information

• Position title: EHS Engineer

2. Position Objective

• Execute and oversee compliance with Safety and Environmental programs (legal and corporate requirements), incident prevention, critical risk control, and strengthening the safety culture in operations.

3. Key Responsibilities

• Identify hazards and conduct risk assessments.
• Conduct safety walks and inspections.
• Investigate incidents and accidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Follow up and close corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up on safety programs (LOTO, PIV, Machinery).
• Manage and control contractors regarding safety requirements.
• Implement engineering and administrative controls and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Supervise high-risk work.
• Manage and control contractors on safety matters, including on-site verification of contractor compliance.
• Ensure compliance with NOM-STPS standards and applicable environmental regulations.
• Prepare for internal audits, support external audits, and support government authority visits.
• Document control.
• Develop and deliver EHS training.
• Provide EHS induction for new hires.
• Coordinate emergency brigades and drills.
• Promote safety culture campaigns.
• Operational control of hazardous waste and special handling waste management.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 systems.

4. Position Profile

• Education: Industrial, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred: Specialty or diploma in Occupational Safety and Health.
• Experience: 3+ years in EHS positions.
• Knowledge of NOM-STPS standards and environmental legislation.
• Experience in risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (intermediate Excel).
• English Proficiency

5. Competencies

• Leadership and influence.
• Effective communication.
• Problem analysis and problem solving.
• Organization and follow-up.
• Proactivity and results orientation.
• Shop-floor presence and operational orientation.
• Decision-making.

6. External Relationships

• Suppliers: Request a variety of products and services.
• Contractors: Requirements coordination.
• Government agencies: Civil Protection, SEMARNAT.