Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Zone: San Salvador Schedule: Monday to Friday Salary range: $1,200 – $1,300 + benefits additional to the law

Your main objective will be: To ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety policies and regulations, in both administrative areas and field operations, through the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Risk Prevention Management Program, contributing to strengthening a preventive culture and guaranteeing the safety of personnel.

This opportunity is for you, if:

• You are a university graduate in Industrial Engineering or related careers.
• You have current registration and accreditation as a member of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee, issued by the MTPS of El Salvador.
• You possess a 48-hour course in the Occupational Risk Prevention Management Program.
• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in positions related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• You possess extensive knowledge of the Ley General de Prevención de Riesgos en los Lugares de Trabajo (LGPRLT) and its regulations.
• You have knowledge in electrical risk, LOTO, working at heights, hot work, and the use of specialized/dielectric EPP.
• You are familiar with ISO 45001 and the management of ergonomic and psychosocial risks.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage and keep updated legal documentation, permits, records, and files related to SSO.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Risk Prevention Management Program, policies, procedures, and risk matrices.
• Coordinate the documentation required for inspections, audits, and MTPS requirements.
• Perform inspections in offices, solar plants, and projects, identifying unsafe conditions and acts.
• Supervise compliance with safety standards by employees, contractors, and providers.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, implementing preventive and corrective actions.
• Coordinate inductions, training, drills, and prevention campaigns.
• Administer the functioning of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee and follow up on its agreements.
• Follow up on occupational health surveillance programs, emergency equipment, signage, and response plans.
• Develop SSO management indicators and reports and provide advisory to the different areas of the organization.
• Ensure the availability and proper condition of emergency equipment and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum education: University 2 years of experience
• Languages: English
• Knowledge: Adherence or compliance with standards, Knowledge of laws, Iso 45001, Planning, Risk prevention, Occupational health, Occupational safety, Ssoma

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