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Wood

Global energy engineering and project services

HSE Lead

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSantiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, ChileNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A professional degree in Risk Prevention Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related career, with substantial HSE leadership experience and relevant experience in the mining sector.
  • Registration as a Professional Expert in Risk Prevention under Chilean legislation.
  • Extensive knowledge and practical experience applying Chilean legislation on occupational accidents and diseases.
  • Current Sernageomin A or B certification as an Expert in Mining Extractive Industry Risk Prevention.
  • Registration with the National Health Service.
  • Intermediate-high English proficiency.
  • At least 10 years of experience in safety, health, environment, and risk management.
  • At least 5 years in HSE leadership positions.
  • At least 7 years in mining, including copper, lithium, or EPCM mining projects.
  • Ability to inspire, influence, and generate commitment, and to work effectively with operational teams, senior leaders, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinking, results orientation, risk- and opportunity-based decision-making, and commitment to advancing safety culture, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the HSE strategy for operations and projects in Chile.
  • Develop strategies to ensure a safety culture across Wood Chile operations.
  • Act as a technical advisor to management and operational leaders on safety, occupational health, environment, and social management.
  • Promote visible safety leadership and critical risk management.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate HSSE&S standards.
  • Implement robust processes to identify hazards and assess and control risks.
  • Lead incident investigations using corporate methodologies.
  • Oversee critical risks related to mining, construction, transport, energy, and high-risk work.
  • Ensure implementation and monitoring of critical controls.
  • Ensure compliance with Chilean mining regulations and other applicable legal requirements.
  • Manage regulatory and corporate audits.
  • Maintain the organization's HSE legal register.
  • Represent the company before clients, authorities, and regulatory bodies.
  • Periodically present HSSE management-system performance results and KPI reviews to management, and take action based on the results.
  • Carry out other HSE duties required for operations.
  • Verify HSE compliance by contractors and subcontractors.
  • Participate in supplier HSE preselection and evaluation.
  • Manage client relationships on HSE matters.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in multinational engineering, construction, or mining-services companies.
  • Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
  • Lead Auditor qualification for ISO 45001/14001.
  • Knowledge of risk analysis tools.

About the Company

Wood

Global energy engineering and project services

Wood is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides project management, engineering, and technical services for energy and materials markets, including oil and gas, renewables, and environmental work. Its approach combines engineering know-how with program management to plan, design, build, and optimize large projects. The firm differentiates itself through a long track record of growth via organic expansion and major acquisitions, notably the Amec Foster Wheeler merger, creating an integrated portfolio from traditional energy to sustainability consulting. Its goal is to help clients navigate the global energy transition by delivering reliable project delivery at scale and sustainable value in international energy services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Founded
1912

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