EHS Technician/Specialist, LATAM

Responsibilities
About the Team

Within the company's global business scope, the Environment, Health, and Safety team's objective are to provide a safe, healthy, and sustainable working environment for everyone at ByteDance. The EHS team is truly a global function with team members in London, the USA, Singapore, and China. It applies the company values in everything it does, aiming for the highest industry standards and best practices, engaging its stakeholders with an always day-one mindset, and promoting a workplace that is developed for you and the planet.

Please submit your CV/resume in English, as the role requires communication with global stakeholders and the evaluation process will be conducted in English

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the Global EHS Management System while ensuring compliance with Brazilian regulatory requirements and developing localized procedures and guidance.

• Act as the EHS subject matter expert, providing technical support to local and regional stakeholders, including HR, Admin, Real Estate, and Business Leaders.

• Ensure full compliance with Brazilian labor, occupational health, and safety legislation, including coordination with authorities as required.

• Oversee local health and safety committees (CIPA), Occupational Health Medical Control Program(PCMSO), and safety programs, ensuring legal and corporate requirements are met.

• Manage local occupational health services, including the company doctor, nurse, clinics, and employee wellbeing initiatives.

• Coordinate mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance programs; support reasonable accommodation requests.

• Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including risk assessments, inspections, audits, incident investigations, and employee training records.

• Lead crisis and emergency response efforts from EHS perspective to protect employee health, safety, and business continuity.

• Prepare and communicate regular EHS performance reports to leadership.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to long-term EHS team development.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field.

• Certificate of completion of the Occupational Safety Technician course, issued by an institution recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education.

• Registered as an Occupational Safety Technician (Técnico de Segurança do Trabalho) with the Brazilian Ministry of Labor.

• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in occupational health and safety.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and remain effective in high-pressure or crisis situations.

• Working proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in multinational environments.

• Familiarity with construction safety and office safety standards in Brazil.

• Experience managing occupational health clinics and external health providers.

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver training programs.

• Strong data analytics skills, including the ability to analyze EHS metrics, identify trends, and generate insights for decision-making.

• Proficiency with digital tools for reporting, documentation, and analysis (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, audit/risk management platforms).

• Strong knowledge of Brazilian occupational health and safety regulations (NRs), including requirements for CIPA, PCMSO, PPRA, and emergency preparedness.

• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and promoting a strong safety culture.

About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.​

Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.​

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.​

Diversity & Inclusion​

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.​

Reasonable Accommodation
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