Lead EHS Specialist

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to Operations on Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives.
• Promote a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and company EHS requirements.
• Lead incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis processes, and support corrective and preventive action implementation.
• Develop, implement, and enhance EHS awareness, training, communication, and employee engagement programs.
• Conduct audits, assessments, and reviews of operational processes to ensure compliance with EHS regulations, standards, and internal policies.
• Support external audits and certifications, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements at construction and operational sites.
• Evaluate facilities, equipment, and customer sites to identify risks and develop appropriate mitigation and corrective action plans.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics, analyze trends, and provide regular updates and recommendations to leadership.
• Support compliance activities related to permits, reporting requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Participate in EHS compliance audits and self-assessment programs, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up of findings.
• Collaborate with regional and global EHS teams to share best practices, safety learnings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support EHS programs and objectives across the Latin America region, including compliance, training, and company-wide initiatives.
• Manage multiple EHS-related projects and priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering.
• Experience supporting EHS compliance programs and working with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of Mexican federal and state EHS regulations, with the ability to apply regulatory principles in diverse operational environments.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.
• Project and program management experience, including the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, cross-functional, and geographically distributed teams.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).