EHS Coordinator

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Job Summary: Lead the EHS team, promoting a robust safety culture and legal compliance in a metallurgical industrial environment, with global reporting. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic EHS leadership for 500 employees in Monte Alto/SP 2. Global management of safety, health, and environmental matters in the metallurgical industry 3. Development of safety culture programs and risk management **Job Description** **This position requires on-site work in Monte Alto \- SP.** **Who will you work with?** You will join the EHS department of a plant with approximately 500 employees located in Monte Alto/SP. You will directly manage 3 Occupational Safety Technicians and 1 intern, working closely and collaboratively with other EHS professionals, including the Occupational Nurse. You will report directly to the Regional EHS Manager and provide support to the plant’s Operations Directorate. Given that EHS management is global, you will also have indirect reporting to the Global EHS Director, ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines and standards. **How will you make a difference?** You will play both strategic and operational roles in managing Health, Safety, and Environment (EHS) at the plant, ensuring legal compliance, mitigation of critical risks, and promotion of a strong safety culture. This role is responsible for managing the EHS team, developing leadership capabilities, conducting audits, investigating incidents, managing corporate programs, and interfacing with external agencies, contractors, and local and global leadership. It also includes environmental management, implementation of machine and equipment safeguards (NR\-12\), ensuring alignment with global directives and engagement across executive and operational environments. **What do we want to know about you?** * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with postgraduate specialization in Occupational Safety Engineering. A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering is considered a plus. * Experience: Prior experience in a metallurgical industrial environment. * Team Leadership: Proven experience managing EHS teams in industrial plants classified as Risk Level 3 or 4. * Professional Registration: Active registration with CREA. * Language: Advanced English proficiency for conversation, with ability to frequently interact with global teams. * People Management: Experience managing teams, with documented success in team engagement and development. * Safety Culture: Experience implementing programs focused on building safety culture, especially targeting leadership. * Driver’s License: Category B driver’s license, with fitness to operate automobiles. **What will your day-to-day look like?** * Manage the EHS team, ensuring technical alignment, engagement, and team development. * Participate in expert assessments and collaborate integrally in negotiation processes with internal and external stakeholders. * Plan and execute EHS audits, including follow-up and assurance of implementation of resulting actions. * Manage plant-level risks by identifying critical risks and driving implementation of effective controls. * Map legal requirements and define actions to ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations related to Health, Safety, and Environment. * Analyze and investigate incidents, focusing on root causes and preventive actions. * Manage and develop EHS programs targeted at leadership to strengthen safety culture. * Manage the 7S program, promoting organization, efficiency, and workplace safety. * Manage mandatory and applicable training for employees. * Manage contracted companies, ensuring compliance with EHS requirements. * Manage environmental matters, including waste, effluent control, and atmospheric emissions, as well as supporting sustainability projects. * Implement machine and equipment safeguards in compliance with NR\-12\. **Benefits:** At Wabtec, people come first. That’s why we ensure our employees feel valued and equipped with the tools they need to thrive. By joining us, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive set of benefits designed to promote your well-being and professional growth. Here’s what we offer to help you feel like an integral part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey: * Medical assistance extendable to dependents (spouse and children) * Dental assistance extendable to dependents (spouse and children) * Profit-sharing and performance-based bonus program * Private pension plan * Meal allowance policy aligned with local regulations * Life insurance * Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial, and social assistance * Headspace – mental health-focused mobile application * Christmas card or gift basket for employees, per local policy * Christmas gift for children up to 11 years old * Extended maternity leave * Pregnancy and newborn program * Language learning incentive policy * Mentoring programs and access to a training platform * Wellhub * Pharmacy allowance \#LI\-AC1 **Additional Information** **What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?** At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job \- it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it \- for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you. **Who are we?** Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com. **Culture powers us and the possibilities.** We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know \- we’ve got you.