HSE Specialist (Night Shift)

ABB; Benito Juárez; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico, seeks an HSE professional to strengthen health, safety and environmental performance within its operations. You will apply in-depth HSE knowledge, support risk management, and promote a strong HSE culture across the ABB value chain.

Reporting to the HSE Manager, the role focuses on incident investigations, corrective actions, ISO alignment, and employee engagement through training and awareness campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in sustainability, administrative, industrial or related engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate English level and knowledge of ISO 45001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow up KPIs to monitor HSE performance and refine metrics.
• Document and track corrective and preventive actions from audits and incidents.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments and develop targeted action plans.
• Coordinate and conduct investigations of incidents and near misses, identifying root causes.
• Maintain and improve the site's integrated management system (ISO 14001/45001/50001).
• Design and launch awareness campaigns and training to promote HSE culture.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in sustainability, administrative, industrial or related Engineer

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

HSE Manager

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Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to improving Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance in your assigned area of responsibility to cultivate a high-performance culture with a strong focus on HSE. Each day, you will support the business by applying in-depth HSE knowledge and offering solutions and advice. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring effective risk management through HSE excellence along the ABB value chain.

The work model for the role is:

This role is contributing to the Electrification Business in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Follow up key performance indicators (KPIs). Monitor health, safety, and environmental performance. Review and refine metrics to align with evolving operational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Establish a structured framework for identifying, documenting, and tracking corrective and preventive actions resulting from audits, inspections, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Perform detailed risk assessments using methodologies. Develop and implement targeted action plans to eliminate or mitigate identified risks, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and safety culture goals.
• Coordinate and conduct investigations of incidents, near misses, and unsafe behaviors. Use structured methodologies to identify contributing factors and root causes. Document findings clearly and develop corrective actions that address systemic issues.
• Maintain and continuously improve the site’s integrated management system to meet ISO standards (ISO 14001, 45001, 50001). Promote employee engagement and ownership of system elements.
• Design and launch awareness campaigns, training programs, and engagement activities that promote a strong HSE culture. Tailor messaging to different organizational levels—from shop floor to leadership.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor´s Degree in sustainability, administrative, industrial or related Engineer.
• 2+ years of experience working in similar positions within a manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of IS0 450001 Standard and in applicable federal, state, and local HSE regulations (e.g., SEMARNAT, STPS, PROFEPA in Mexico).
• Intermediate English level.
• Strong professional judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess escalated issues, evaluate risks, and make timely, effective decisions.
• Strong Communicator and collaborative team player with the ability to drive and adapt to change in dynamic environments.

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