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Corporate Safety Our Corporate Safety department implements medical programs and workers compensation and helps employees dealing with lost time to injury. They also conduct fight safety investigations and educate pilots on potential safety threats and more. The emergency response team falls under this department as well.

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Job overview and responsibilities Coordinates the SESMT Team, providing guidance and conducting the daily basis routine of the team, as well as the occupational hygiene actions in the company's units. Deals with leaders across all divisions to ensure compliance and discuss the development of actions to control occupational risks. Develops and implements programs and procedures relating to the various legal requirements of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) applicable to the business. Develops specific studies in the area of performance, as well as to issue specialized opinions in occupational safety engineering, projects, evaluations of the labor condition, expert examinations and audits.Technically coordinates the SESMT team on a daily basis, providing guidance and conducting periodic meetings with the team of Occupational Safety Technicians and Occupational Physicians, in order to promote action plans for the company's occupational health and safety issuesDeals daily with leaders across all divisions to ensure compliance with safety procedures and discuss the development of actions to control occupational risksCoordinate occupational hygiene actions in the company's units, interacting with partners inside and outside of the organization, aiming at a safe and healthy work environment and continuous improvement of processesDevelop and implement programs and procedures relating to the various legal requirements of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) applicable to the business, by defining strategies and methods of implementation following corporate parameters and those of the OH&S Management Brazil, maintaining compliance and identifying discrepancies with respect to local legislation and corporate policiesDevelop specific studies in the area of performance, as well as to issue specialized opinions in occupational safety engineering, projects, evaluations of the labor condition, expert examinations and auditsAnalyze work methods and places of work and their relation to possible occupational risk factors, as well as investigate work-related accidents and illnesses and create key performance indicatorsPerform various periodic inspections and follow up on corrective action plans and improvement opportunitiesDevelop and conduct training, campaigns, lectures, and other actions to strengthen the knowledge and awareness of the workforce around the procedures and disseminate preventive practices

This position is offered on local terms and conditions.  Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Bachelor's degreeBachelor's degree in Engineering with postgraduate degree in Occupational Safety EngineeringCREA registration as an Occupational Safety Engineer3+ years of experience as an Occupational Safety Engineer3+ years of experience in SESMT coordination2+ years of experience in Occupational HygieneMastery of regulatory standards (NRs) and social security norms in occupational health and safetyPrevious experience as an Occupational Safety TechnicianPrevious experience with Occupational Health and Safety Management SystemKnowledge of environmental risk assessment methodologies (physical, chemical and biological)Expertise in defining occupational risk assessment strategiesAbility to determine and classify occupational hazardsMust be legally authorized to work in Brazil for any employer without sponsorshipMust be fluent in English and Portuguese (written and spoken)Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

Master's degreeSpecialization in Occupational HygieneOccupational Safety Technician diplomaOccupational Hygienist CertificationAbility to keep up with a rapidly changing work environment