HSSEQ Leader

Kapsch Trafficcom Transportation SA.; Santiago; Presencial; CLP 53.571.428 - 80.357.142; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Interesting position within a renowned company

Excellent work environment

International working environment

Descripción de la vacante

Kapsch Trafficcom Transportation SA. is looking for a HSSEQ Leader in Santiago, Chile. This role requires strong expertise in occupational health and safety, with responsibilities for process implementation and local compliance.

The ideal candidate will develop OH&S policies, manage risk assessments, and lead audit processes ensuring compliance with ISO 9001. A Bachelor’s degree in Prevention Engineering and advanced English proficiency are required. Join a family-owned company known for its excellent work environment.

Formación

• Proven experience in a prevention role (ITS or similar industries preferred).
• Experience in planning, monitoring, and resource management.
• Highly desirable: Experience in quality management, process improvement, and ISO45001.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement OH&S policies and procedures.
• Identify risks and define preventive measures.
• Ensure compliance with HSSEQ standards.
• Plan and execute internal and external audits.
• Investigate incidents and implement prevention practices.
• Provide technical support on safety and quality matters.
• Identify training needs and foster a quality-driven culture.
• Manage and improve the integrated HSSEQ system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen safety and quality culture.

Conocimientos

OHS expertise

Team leadership

Risk assessment

ISO 9001 auditing

Process improvement

Advanced English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Prevention Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Kapsch is one of Austria's most successful global technology companies. With its comprehensive ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) portfolio, Kapsch is actively addressing the challenges of the present and the future with intelligent mobility solutions in a wide range of application areas. As a family‑owned company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Vienna, Kapsch can look back on 130 years of experience with the future.

The role acts as HSSEQ Leader at country level, combining strong OHS expertise with responsibility for process implementation, local compliance required to sustain the local certification, and functional coordination of the local team, with a hands‑on operational approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement OH&S policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring full legal compliance.
• Identify and assess risks, defining preventive measures to maintain safe working conditions.
• Ensure compliance with HSSEQ standards, driving continuous improvement through KPIs, non‑conformities, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Plan and execute internal and external audits (including ISO 9001), as well as inspections and on‑site controls.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and deviations, implementing actions to strengthen prevention practices.
• Provide technical support to operations and projects on safety, quality, and process‑related matters.
• Identify training needs and foster a preventive, quality‑driven organizational culture.
• Manage and continuously improve the integrated HSSEQ system, including documentation, audits, reviews, and change management.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen the organization’s culture of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a prevention role (ITS or similar industries preferred).
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, with a hands‑on approach.
• Bachelor’s degree in Prevention Engineering.
• Experience in planning, monitoring, and resource management.
• Experience in internal auditing for ISO9001.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Highly desirable: Experience in quality management, process improvement, and ISO45001.

Benefits

• A full‑time, interesting position within a globally renowned, family‑owned company.
• Excellent work environment.
• An international working environment.