Hse Specialist

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**Responsibilities**:
Responsible for the design and implementation of programs that promote a proactive health & safety culture at site in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Develop, implement and maintain programs and processes to prevent workplace accidents in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Ensure that on site visitors, vendors and contractors understand and conform to all health, safety & environmental requirements governing the site.
- Conduct audits, inspections and hazard assessments to ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations and international/corporate standards. Drive the implementation of actions to eliminate or mitigate hazards where possible. Document and report findings internally and externally as required.
- Carry out health, safety & environmental training programs educating employees on topics including, but not limited to, safe working practices, appropriate equipment operation and emergency procedures. Maintain necessary training records to document compliance with legal and other requirements.
- Facilitate root cause investigations for all reported health, safety & environmental concerns (accidents, near misses, observations, etc.), and verify implementation of appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Prepare and submit accident reports in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

- Fluent Portuguese.
- Higher education in Engineering and Occupational Health & Safety Technician.
- Desirable advanced English.
- Desirable post-graduation in Environmental Management and Occupational Health and Safety.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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