EHS Supervisor

Merit Medical; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 923,000 - 1,293,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading medical services provider in Tijuana is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to develop safety programs, conduct training, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, with demonstrated skills in communication and organizational abilities. This role ensures employee safety and adherence to governmental laws.

Formación

• 5 years of experience in environmental, health and safety.
• 3-4 years of experience in people management.
• Conversational English level.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and revise safety programs to assess hazardous conditions.
• Conduct EHS training and ensure compliance.
• Perform environmental audits and inspections.

Conocimientos

Regulatory knowledge

EHS training

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Health and Safety, or related field

Herramientas

Environmental monitoring equipment

Descripción del empleo

Creates and ensures a culture of environmental, health and safety within the organization. Implements programs, policies, and assessments to ensure the company is in compliance with government and internal health and safety laws and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Plans, formulates and revises safety programs and rules; assesses hazardous conditions, processes and/or practices; and recommends changes to mitigate or alleviate safety or process issues.

2. Creates EHS training curriculum and conducts training classes to include accident prevention, regulatory compliance and emergency preparedness, forklift safety, lifting, etc.

3. Performs incident management reviews, such accident investigation, medical provider care management, back to work programs, etc.; and tracks incidents and/or employee injuries to completion and safety activities as assigned by the manager.

4. Coordinates hazardous, universal and reusable/recyclable wastes handling processes and pick-ups.

5. Collects water, waste water, storm water and other samples following chain of custody; submits samples to testing labs and processes results, as needed.

6. Performs environmental and safety audits, inspections and reports findings.

7. Ensures local governmental regulations are adhered to, reporting any needed findings.

8. Records various findings/issues in EHS database/electronic systems.

9. Follow-up on EHS corrective action plans to implement preventive and/or corrective actions to resolve regulatory and other potentially hazardous/unsafe conditions.

10. Investigates employee and environmental incidents to ensure root cause identification and resolution.

11. Performs other related duties and tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Noise
• Chemical vapors
• Soldering fumes

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of work related environmental, health and safety experience, to include injured worker health care paperwork processing. (prior medical industry experience would be a plus)(must)
• 3-4 years of experience of people management(must)
• Solid knowledge in regulatory aspects such as safety in the work place, ISO Standards, Mexican Standards, etc.(must)
• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Health and Safety, or related field, etc.)(must)
• Conversational English level (must)
• EHS experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Good training skills and the ability to train employees on various EHS issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner while meeting deadlines.
• Familiar with environmental monitoring equipment such as air quality.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EHS experience in a self-insured company strongly preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• EHS training
• EHS audits/compliance
• Safety/health industry standards
• EHS program development
• Ergonomic issues
• Computer skills

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category I:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category I states employment and procedures that will require exposure.