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Doris Peters & Associates

Senior EHS Engineer

Environmental Health & SafetyPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeAlajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa RicaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Licenciatura in Occupational Safety and Environmental Hygiene Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related field is required.
  • At least four years of relevant experience in Environment, Health and Occupational Safety (EHS) is required.
  • Demonstrated EHS management experience during construction, remodeling, or expansion projects at industrial facilities is required.
  • Experience managing contractors and supervising critical or high-risk work, including management of the Occupational Risk Insurance Policy (I.N.S.), is required.
  • Experience identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing preventive controls is required.
  • Experience investigating incidents, conducting safety inspections and audits, and ensuring legal compliance is required.
  • Intermediate English proficiency is required.
  • Knowledge of applicable national occupational health, industrial safety, and environmental legislation is required.
  • Knowledge of EHS management systems is required.
  • Knowledge of contractor management and safety controls on construction projects is required.
  • Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, and the hierarchy of controls is required.
  • Knowledge of electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), working at heights, confined spaces, hot work, and lifting operations is required.
  • Knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment safety is required.
  • Knowledge of incident investigation and root cause analysis is required.
  • Knowledge of environmental management, chemical handling, and waste management is required.
  • Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response is required.
  • Knowledge of inspections, audits, and follow-up on corrective and preventive actions is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage Environment, Health and Occupational Safety (EHS) aspects during construction, remodeling, and commissioning of a manufacturing plant, ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements, corporate requirements, and standards.
  • Manage EHS for construction and remodeling projects.
  • Ensure legal compliance and manage EHS management systems.
  • Provide technical leadership and coordination.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in multinational manufacturing companies, preferably in electronics, medical devices, or similar industries.
  • Experience with process-transfer projects and installation and commissioning of industrial machinery and equipment.
  • Knowledge of machinery and process risk-assessment methodologies.
  • Experience reviewing designs, facility layouts, and safety requirements for new facilities.
  • Knowledge of corporate EHS standards and international best practices.
  • Experience in project management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Knowledge of continuous-improvement and problem-solving tools.

About the Company

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