HSSE Specialist

goddardenterprisesltd; Colombia; On-site; COP 190,967,000 - 286,451,000; Full time

Job summary

GCG is seeking an HSSE Specialist to oversee the technical adequacy of the Group’s health, safety, security and environmental requirements across stations and ramp operations. You will establish preventive controls, translate regulatory standards into practical operational measures, and escalate risks as needed.

The role requires coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, HR, and other functions to ensure effective controls and continuous improvement, with a focus on safety and compliance across

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health, safety, security and environmental standards and controls.
• Ability to translate regulatory and customer requirements into practical operational procedures.
• Experience coordinating across Operations, Maintenance and HR to implement controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical adequacy of HSSE requirements within corporate framework.
• Develop and verify operational safety/environment programs and controls.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and risk mitigation.
• Escalate unresolved risks to QHSE Lead and ensure timely remediation.

Skills

HSSE knowledge

Regulatory standards

Job description

Welcome to a workplace where everyone passionately believes in one purpose!

Our company's commitment extends beyond tasks; it's about infusing every action with purpose. We are dedicated to bringing unparalleled passion and customer focus to every facet of our business, creating an environment where your contribution truly matters.

With 70 years of experience, we are the leading strategic partner, providing specialized solutions for airlines, airports, and enterprises across 21 countries throughout The Caribbean and Latin America.

At GCG , we believe the secret recipe for a perfect team blends talent, focus, and discipline. We seek these qualities in candidates eager to thrive in a diverse and multicultural environment.

Our comprehensive solutions include Sky Dining, Airport Dining, Aviation Support, and Culinary. With a team of over 5,500 highly skilled experts dedicated to excellence, we uphold the highest standards of quality and service. We are committed to elevating travel & culinary experiences for all our customer's journeys, becoming the top choice in the region.

JOB PURPOSE

The HSSE Specialist is accountable for the technical adequacy of the Group's health, safety, security, and operational environmental requirements and the effectiveness of related controls across stations, including ramp operations. The role establishes preventive controls, directs technical implementation, investigates significant deviations, and requires timely corrective action. It develops local capabilities, verifies control effectiveness, and escalates unresolved risks, while Operations retains responsibility for daily execution and sustained implementation of controls.

Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Technical Requirements & Standards

• Establish and maintain HSSE requirements within the approved corporate framework.
• Translate applicable regulatory, airport, corporate, and customer requirements, together with relevant international standards and guidance, into practical operational controls.
• Assess proposed local adaptations and approve them within delegated authority or submit them to the QHSE Lead for approval.
• Require correction of practices that do not meet approved requirements and escalates unresolved technical disagreements.
• Obtain additional expertise when a requirement, assessment, or proposed solution exceeds the available technical competence.

Health, Safety, Security & Environment Programs

• Establish and maintain programs for occupational hazard identification, risk assessment, injury prevention, and emergency preparedness.
• Define and verify ramp safety requirements for activities around aircraft, including equipment positioning, vehicle movements, loading, unloading, and coordination between operational teams.
• Establish physical security controls within the department's scope, including access control, protection of facilities and products, and reporting of security concerns.
• Define operational environmental controls for waste, chemicals, spills, and other applicable impacts.
• Review station programs and supporting evidence to confirm that controls reflect actual activities, equipment, facilities, and operating conditions.
• Coordinate specialized assessments or services where occupational health, security, or environmental matters require additional professional expertise.

Cross-Disciplinary Coordination

• Coordinate with the Food Safety & Quality Specialist where HSSE controls may affect hygiene, food safety, product protection, or service quality.
• Review shared risks associated with maintenance, cleaning chemicals, facilities, loading, transport, and emergency response.
• Define HSSE requirements for shared interventions without assuming technical ownership of food safety and quality.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, HR, and other responsible functions on corrective measures that require changes to equipment, facilities, work practices, or personnel arrangements.
• Escalate conflicting requirements to the QHSE Lead and contribute to practical, technically sound resolutions.

Risk Prevention & Performance Analysis

• Apply approved criteria to identify hazards, assess risks, and prioritize preventive or corrective interventions.
• Evaluate station performance using inspections, incident reports, near misses, control verification, and other relevant evidence.
• Identify recurring failures, overdue actions, and gaps in the effectiveness of preventive controls.
• Establish technical remediation priorities and deadlines proportionate to risk, within approved procedures.
• Require targeted corrective responses and report material risks or unresolved deficiencies to the QHSE Lead and relevant operational leadership.
• Promote accurate reporting of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions to support prevention and learning.

Local Technical Direction

• Provide functional technical direction to designated local representatives responsible for occupa