Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (II)

At Vertiv were on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines from push notifications to generative AI. We design manufacture and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Reporting to:EHS Manager Iberia

Role Statement:

• Responsible for ensuring Health Safety and Environmental requirements are met across Vertiv operations in the Iberia region.
• Protects workers and company assets by eliminating incident injuries property damage and adverse environmental impacts.
• Keeps abreast of latest legislation and research on workplace hazards.
• Provides field-level EHS support across construction sites industrial environments and client facilities.
• Acts as the company representative in Safety Coordination Activities with customers and subcontractors.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Operates under general supervision and within defined guidelines with readily available advice.

Health & Safety Management

• Conducts safety checks and audits (H&S and Environment) at construction sites industrial facilities and client locations.
• Investigate and report all incidents accidents near-miss. Align and implement necessary preventive and corrective measures.
• Provides training and advice on H&S matters to all company levels.
• Implements EHS procedures as defined and maintains all necessary records.
• Participates in Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Coordinates access to client facilities with the operations team.
• Implement applicable legislation regarding Environment and Health & Safety.
• Involvement in EMEA EHS projects and coordination with international team.

CAE Platforms & Documentation

• Maintains all online CAE platform documentation up-to-date.
• Reviews online CAE platforms and documents according to criteria established by clients.
• Keeps track of internal and external documentation requirements.
• Manages all legal documents with subcontractors and customers.
• Keeps all workers Health and Safety documentation updated.

Training & Medical Coordination

• Coordinates training courses with external Safety Training Academies and with the External Prevention Company.
• Coordinates the annual medical tests for all employees.

Representation & Communication

• Represents the Company in Safety Coordination Activities and meetings with customers.
• Ensures proper EHS record keeping.
• Provides full responsiveness (24h) to internal and external customers.
• Attends required training sessions and meetings.

Internal

• Ensure proper EHS record keeping.
• Provide 24h responsiveness to internal & external customer.
• Attend to the required trainings and meetings when held.
• Track and report KPIs
• Maintain ISO Certificate standards and ensure recertifications (ISO )

Background / Experience / Prerequisites

Required background

• Official Masters Degree in Health and Safety (3 specialties).
• Masters degree in Integrated Management Systems (Quality Environment and Health & Safety). DESIRABLE

Experience

• Minimum experience of 2 years in H&S and in the Coordination of Business Activities requested documentation Risk Assessment and H&S Plans.
• Experience working on construction sites and in industrial environments.
• Experience conducting Health Safety and/or Environmental audits.
• Experience working with online CAE platforms (i.e. Coordinaplus E-coordina CTAIMA Nalanda or equivalent).
• Experience with ISO certification audits ().

Other Requisites

• Microsoft Office - advanced Excel user.
• Experience managing online CAE platforms.
• Driving licence (Category B).
• Availability to travel throughout construction sites and industrial environments across Iberia.
• Accident investigation legal reporting system and timelines as well as different investigation methodologies (RCA Fishbone A3)
• Knowledge of Portuguese Health & Safety legislation and regulatory framework.

Languages

• Spanish - native or full professional proficiency.
• English - B2/C1 level minimum.
• Portuguese - conversational or professional level.

Personal Competencies

• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently in field environments with limited supervision.
• Proactive and well-organised approach to documentation and deadline management.
• Strong sense of responsibility and professional integrity.

IfYOUare the person we are looking for feel free to apply and lets start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. . Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

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