Health & Safety Specialist Semi Senior - CDMX

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Boston Scientific is a diverse company that is committed to empowering women, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. We believe that diversity is a strength, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their background or identity.

Purpose Statement

Coordinate and ensure the proper performance and activities of the occupational health and safety management system, following regulations, and legal requirements applicable at the local level, and others defined by the Company.

Position Requirements:

• Professional degree in Engineering, Safety, and Health at Work (occupational health) or similar
• Complementary studies in Safety and Health at Work (occupational health) or related (ideally)
• Have training and experience in complementary areas: audits, care, and emergency management, regulations (ideally)
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading occupational health and safety management systems, preferably in the health, pharmaceutical, insurance companies, or related sectors.

 Competences and abilities:

• Analysis and diagnosis of problems
• Teamwork and leadership
• Communication skills and problem-solving
• Skills and techniques in training.
• Management of documentary and digital management; Preferably with knowledge of document retention
• Decision-making and information analysis
• Listen assertively
• Proactivity
• Adaptability
• Ability to produce reports and develop relevant regulations
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessments
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Special attention to detail and observation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Negotiation techniques
• Inspire, motivate, encourage, and influence others with a socially impactful style
• Fosters a culture that generates long-term learning and capacity development, based on constructive feedback

Key Responsibilities

•            Main responsible for Safety, Emergency Response, and Occupational Health programs implementation and programs health for the Business/Facility assigned.

•            Local Safety/ER/OH regulations compliance.

•            Definition and documentation of Safety/IH & OH indicators.

•            Incidents & Injuries Investigations support.

•            EHS Engineer will be the main responsible for several Safety/ER & OH Programs as requested (program owner).

•            Develop and implement new EH&S programs, policies, procedures, and training related to the field of expertise.

•            Maintain and report site EH&S metrics, statistics, and records to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, and systems and fulfill Corporate reporting and information needs.

•            Support management to reduce workplace injury frequency and severity rates.

•            Advocate for EH&S as a core value of Boston Scientific, and provide regular communications within the EH&S team regarding EH&S activities and performance.

•            Chair or serve on EH&S-related committees, task forces, and/or cross-functional teams as applicable.

•            Conduct EH&S compliance audits, self-assessments, and inspections throughout the facilities.

•            Conduct and/or coordinate periodic industrial hygiene, safety, and environmental sampling/testing.

•            Conduct chemical and MSDS risk assessments, as well as operations risk assessments to specify engineering controls, and other regulatory requirements as applicable.

•            Identify hazardous workplace conditions and establishes guidelines for compliance, risk, and injury reduction.

•            Takes effective steps to ensure that workplace conditions comply with applicable local, national, and state regulations.

•            Provide regulatory guidance and recommendations for equipment specifications/installations and facilities modifications.

•            Participate in regulatory inspections and serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies.

•            Specify requirements and develop systems to ensure ongoing operational permit compliance.

•            Serve as EH&S representation in cross-functional operation projects for new process/chemical introduction, capacity expansion, facility changes, new equipment introduction, etc.

•            May be responsible for the implementation of the Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System. (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).

Quality System Requirements

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable:

•            Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.

•            Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

Job Scope and Leveling Guidelines

Knowledge

A developing professional. Working knowledge and application of business and technical concepts, procedures, and practices. General knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards. General understanding of business unit/group function. Exercises judgment when interpreting company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

Requisition ID: 562568

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!