HSE Specialist
Araraquara - Brazil
Job Summary
Location: Valinhos/Campinas - SP Brazil
Company: JBT Marel
Role Overview
As part of JBT Marels growth process we are seeking an HSE Specialist based in Valinhos or Campinas - SP. The successful candidate will be responsible for the local execution of Health and Safety (HSE) programs. This role plays a fundamental part in the implementation and continuous monitoring of our Global Safety Policy and Standards.
Responsibilities
Field Safety Audits: Conduct technical visits to customer factories to identify risks propose corrective measures and monitor the execution of field activities.
Operational Support: Provide technical support to field-based operational employees guiding them on the correct use of PPE safety procedures and preventive practices.
Compliance Management: Evaluate customer safety requirements in advance and ensure teams comply with all legal and contractual demands.
Risk Assessment: Develop and review Preliminary Risk Analyses (PRA/APR) and Special Work Permits adapting documentation to the specific reality of each external environment.
Training & Integration: Monitor and validate mandatory training safety integrations and documentation updates for employees assigned to external service.
Critical Activity Oversight: Ensure teams are trained and properly equipped to perform critical tasks such as working at heights confined spaces and machinery operation.
Safety Culture: Promote awareness education and guidance actions to prevent accidents and occupational diseases systematically encouraging a proactive prevention mindset.
Safety Campaigns: Launch specific safety campaigns tailored to client environments aligning the companys safety culture with the contractors requirements.
Incident Investigation: Investigate field incidents and accidents issuing technical reports and proposing corrective action plans.
Strategic Meetings: Participate in occupational safety meetings providing data suggesting improvements and analyzing the feasibility of proposed safety measures.
Continuous Improvement: Support the operations department in developing corrective action plans and implementing continuous safety improvements.
Stakeholder Communication: Maintain active communication with customers HSE teams participating in meetings and technical alignments as necessary.
KPI Monitoring: Feed and monitor process indicators (KPIs) for the area analyzing data to generate preventive/corrective action plans and periodic reports.
Internal Support: Support all activities carried out at the companys internal units whenever necessary.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education: Degree in Engineering (preferably Environmental Mechanical or Electrical) with a mandatory post-graduate degree in Occupational Safety Engineering.
Experience: Previous experience in manufacturing industrial plants or similar sectors is preferred.
Soft Skills: Strong time management priority setting planning communication and organizational skills.
Influence: Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence both senior leadership and operational levels internally and externally.
Technical Tools: Proficiency in Information Systems (HSE software/Office Suite).
Language: Advanced English (required for global reporting and policy alignment). Spanish desirable.
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About Company
Marel is full-line supplier of innovative solutions, services and software for the poultry, meat and fish processing industries, alongside alternative proteins, pet food and aqua feed.