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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an EH&S Engineer to our Manufacturing Plant located in Alajuela (Saret Industrial Park).

The position reports directly to the Equipment Maintenance Manager.  EH&S Engineer role involves in charge of developing, implementing, and monitoring company environmental safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Accident-free, healthy work.

What a typical day looks like:

Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment, fire prevention and safety programs.Examines plans and specifications for new machinery or equipment to define if all safety precautions have been included.Tours plant to inspect fire and safety equipment, machinery, and facilities to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.Define requirements for safety clothing and devices, and designs, builds, and installs or directs installation of safety devices on machinery.Conducts or coordinates safety training to educate workers about emergency acknowledge, safety policies, laws and practices.Investigates industrial accidents to minimize recurrence and prepares accident reports.Conducts air quality tests for presence of harmful gases and vapors.In charge of identifying health and safety hazards and recommending corrective actions.Serves as internal consultant to business units on ergonomics, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene and fire and chemical safety matters.Audits business units.Interfaces with outside vendors, contractors and engineers regarding facilities, chemicals and other workplace health and safety related matters.Compiles and submits safety reports.Administers workers compensation, OSHA 2000 log and return to work program.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environment or Health Sciences.Experience in EH&S and knowledge of related regulations, codes, and guidelines.Experience as an Occupational health Engineer, preferred in the automotive industry.Strong knowledge of Standard 45001Intermediate- Advanced EnglishMaster’s degree preferred.TeamworkProactivity and InitiativeAnalysis, decision making and problem solvingCommunicationAbility to effectively present information and acknowledge group questions of managers, customers, and vendors. May be required to present to top management.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

Competitive SalaryAdditional vacation timeEmployee AssociationPerformance BonusCareer Development SupportPrivate Medical and Life InsuranceChance to work for a worldwide leading companyGreat work environment

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