SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ENGINEER

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Occupational Safety Engineer to lead operational excellence, performance analysis, and the implementation of safety solutions in mining, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Work in mining, focusing on operational excellence and safety. 2. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and safety innovation. 3. Develop and implement comprehensive safety programs. We are ERO, a mining company born in the heart of Brazil and grown to deliver strength and energy worldwide — strength that powers productive sectors and contributes to the development of diverse regions. Our approach to mining is guided by strong values: care, courage, honesty, collaboration, and excellence. These principles lie at the core of everything we do — from the mine floor to strategic decisions. They also guide how we support the growth of every individual at ERO. Our goal is clear: to become Brazil’s best mining company. We know this is only possible by investing in the people who build this future with us — every single day. **Do you identify with this?** We seek an individual to serve as a **Senior Occupational Safety Engineer**, responsible for **ensuring operational excellence** through performance analysis, identification of improvement opportunities, and implementation of technical and strategic solutions aimed at maintaining the mineral processing plant and motor fleet — thereby increasing reliability and availability while reducing costs; implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the company’s management systems, ensuring compliance with international standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. **Work Location:** Pilar, Jaguarari \- BA **Employment Model:** Permanent, CLT \| On-site **Management:** GESEG **Grow with us!** \#SomosEro \#TrabalheConosco \#Oportunidade ERO does not charge any fees for participation in its recruitment and selection processes. All applications must be submitted exclusively through our official channels. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Conduct analysis and assessment through regular inspections in operational areas to identify potential risks to workers’ safety and health; * Analyze occupational safety and health data to identify trends and develop risk mitigation strategies; * Develop and implement Safety Programs through specific policies, procedures, and safety programs tailored to mining operations; * Coordinate the implementation of occupational safety and health management systems, such as OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001; * Promote educational campaigns on workplace safety, ergonomics, and healthy practices; * Perform supervision, monitoring, and auditing to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulatory standards; * Conduct detailed investigations of incidents and accidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective and preventive actions; * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mining engineers, geologists, and operational managers, to integrate safety practices into daily operations; * Maintain ongoing communication with regulatory authorities and external auditors regarding compliance and continuous improvement matters; * Maintain detailed records of incidents, training sessions, inspections, and other safety-related activities; * Prepare periodic reports on occupational safety and health performance, highlighting areas for improvement and successes. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Engineering or other Engineering disciplines with specialization in Occupational Safety; * Knowledge of Regulatory Standards (NRs) applicable to mining and occupational safety and health management systems; * Prior experience working in mining occupational safety management; * Experience conducting internal and external safety audits; * Active registration with the relevant professional council; * Knowledge of occupational hygiene; * Knowledge of occupational safety activities in underground mining; * Valid driver’s license (Class B); * Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); * Knowledge of Power BI. * Solid knowledge of NR\-22 and other applicable NRs. * Experience in critical risk management and accident investigation. * Field experience (industrial/mining operations). **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience with tailings dams. * Certification in OHSAS 18001 and/or ISO 45001. * Intermediate or advanced English proficiency. * Familiarity with analytical tools (Bowtie, HAZOP, FMEA). * Experience driving light vehicles in underground mining; * Minimum 8–10 years of experience preferred, preferably in mining. **Additional Information** * Competitive salary * Profit-sharing program (PLR) * Private pension plan * Medical insurance * Dental insurance * On-site meals (at operational units) * Meal allowance (for office-based staff) * Food allowance * Transportation assistance * Quality of Life Program * Gympass – Wellhub * Extended maternity and paternity leave (Corporate Citizen certification) * Club membership benefits — subject to location * Eyeglass purchase assistance for family members * Willingness to reside in the Pilar district, Bahia interior; #### **We are ERO, one of Brazil’s leading copper and gold producers.** **We belong to a global group headquartered in Canada with a strong presence in Brazil. We operate two copper mines: Caraíba, in Bahia, and Tucumã, in Pará. Additionally, our Xavantina gold mine is located in Mato Grosso.** #### **Our growth is driven by exploration expertise, enabling us to extend the life of our mines and advance new projects such as the Furnas Project in Pará.** #### **In everything we do, our mission is clear:** **to responsibly produce the essential minerals needed for a better future.** #### **We deeply care about the well-being of our people and communities, knowing that caring for one another is among our greatest values. Beyond Care, we value and cultivate Courage — the courage to innovate, evolve, and confront upcoming challenges.** #### **We are ERO: a company that unites our Brazilian operations with global expertise and diverse perspectives. Together, we are growing ever stronger, working toward our vision of becoming Brazil’s best mining company.** #### **Join this story!**