Location
Niterói, RJ | Brazil
Job description
Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonized and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. Together, we can create new business opportunities and a more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
Want to join the ride?
We are looking for a Safety Technician to join our QEHS team. In this position, you will report to the EHS Coordinator in Wärtsilä Brazil, and the location of the position is in Niterói/RJ, Brazil.
What you will be doing?
In this position, your work will include provide shared Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental support to the Workshop and Field Services in Niterói and Rio de Janeiro. On a typical day, you will support Marine business operations, promoting compliance with the Company´s management system and regulatory requirement.
Main responsibilities:
- Implement health and safety procedures and develop local work procedures to comply with legal obligations and the Wärtsilä QEHS Management System.
- Implement the health and safety policy, organization and arrangements in consultation with managers and staff.
- Advise and assist the leadership and employees involved in the operation to plan, organize, control and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
- Perform regular site inspections and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Review and develop the Health and Safety Management Plan and communicate it at all levels.
- Prepare and coordinate the internal EH&S audit and the audit process. Monitor whether the audit recommendations are being implemented within the agreed timescales.
- Maintain the risk register and ensure that risk assessments are completed for all activities with significant risks.
- Maintain documentation and records as required by legal obligations.
- Support accident investigation and prevention: reporting accidents, dangerous occurrences and fire damage, helping to determine their causes and making recommendations to improve prevention and recurrence controls.
- Ensure that all employees are trained in accordance with the Safety Procedure on Training and Induction.
- Assist leadership to identify staff training needs.
- Conduct on-site training in accordance with requirements.
- Develop and implement solutions for on-site emergency preparedness plans.
- Check/inspect that the necessary personal protective equipment is available for each employee, according to the nature of their work.
- Monitor QEHS performance through internal audits and develop line managers' proactive reporting system.
- Maintain effective communication and reporting with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Safety Technician degree is mandatory
- Experience as Safety Technician
- Intermediate English (desirable)
- Knowledge of Regulatory Norms and associated Legislation
- Knowledge of Quality, Environmental and Occupational Safety procedures, guidelines and management standards;(ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
Skills:
- Social and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Organization
- Planning
Why you and why us?
This position offers a concrete possibility to contribute to the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. You will be a part of a global organization with a local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled colleagues. We offer interesting and challenging work as well as personal and professional development possibilities in a dynamic team.
Last application date: 24/03/2024
At Wärtsilä we value, respect, and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
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