Bilingual Occupational Health Specialist - Heredia AFZ

Job Mission:

Lead and support the strategic and operational management of Safety and EHS in Costa Rica, ensuring compliance with local Costa Rican legal regulations and alignment with global corporate security standards. Their main objective is to maintain a safe working environment, the constant updating of the incident/emergency command system, and the effective supervision of security operations and supplies for the site.

Main Functions:

• Regulatory and EHS Management: Ensure the updating and compliance of Emergency Plans, Occupational Health Plans, Occupational Health Commissions, and Costa Rican legislation regulations (including accessibility from Ley 7600 and occupational hygiene and safety regulations).
• Emergency Management and Drills: Lead together with WPS the Incident Command System for Costa Rica, define meeting points, coordinate operational logistics, and schedule emergency drills, presenting result reports to Management and the Leadership Team (LT).
• Emergency Brigades: Coordinate, train, update, and maintain the active status of the site's brigade group.
• Audits and Inspections: Perform weekly inspections and periodic audits (at least monthly) to identify and correct substandard conditions or actions, evaluate risks, and audit the operation of local providers (e.g., ISS).
• Investigation and Indicators: Prepare and follow up on statistical reports of work accidents and incidents, executing detailed investigations and implementing corrective measures and indicators required by law.
• Contractor and Supply Security: Monitor the safe work of contractors (control and approval of access for works/services), as well as evaluate, select, and advise on the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (EPP) for direct HPE operations.

Profile Requirements:

• Academic Background: Graduate in Occupational Safety and Environmental Hygiene Engineering, Safety and Hygiene Engineering, or a related professional career with active membership in the corresponding professional college.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of demonstrable experience in similar positions or functions within multinational companies or high-demand corporate environments.
• Languages: Fluent English (bilingual level / advanced C1-B2) indispensable for interacting with regional teams and regulations.
• Key Knowledge: Deep knowledge of Costa Rican Occupational Health legislation, Ley 7600, brigade management, EHS audits, and industrial safety standards.

Requirements

• Minimum education: Postgraduate 5 years of experience
• Languages: English
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