What are the responsibilities and job description for the QHSE Training & Development (LATAM Focused) - Bilingual Spanish/English position at Avetta?
Avetta is building the largest global community of hiring clients and suppliers that are Ready to Work. Its unified platform streamlines compliance, prequalification, safety and performance benchmarking in a single, integrated experience. Trusted by 360,000 businesses across more than 120 countries, Avetta blends AI-driven insights and human expertise to close risk gaps and strengthen supplier reliability so projects start on time, risks are managed proactively and operations scale with certainty.
If residing within commutable distance to one of our offices, a hybrid schedule would be required (3 days in office, 2 days work from home). Candidates within commutable distance are preferred, but those outside of commutable distance may be considered on a remote basis.
This position requires being fully fluent in Spanish and English; additional fluency in Portuguese is strongly preferred. Experience with safety audit procedures and requirements in the LATAM region is essential to this role.
Summary
Reporting to the Lead of QHSE Training, Quality & Continual Education, the QHSE Training Professional supports the QHSE Audit Optimization Department. This role assists in maintaining the quality of QHSE Manual Audits, training new auditors, and overseeing ongoing education initiatives. Seeking a self-motivated individual capable of independent work, thriving under pressure, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. This role is "auditing"/performing quality checks our safety auditors; therefore, safety experience is essential to this role.
Training
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
If residing within commutable distance to one of our offices, a hybrid schedule would be required (3 days in office, 2 days work from home). Candidates within commutable distance are preferred, but those outside of commutable distance may be considered on a remote basis.
This position requires being fully fluent in Spanish and English; additional fluency in Portuguese is strongly preferred. Experience with safety audit procedures and requirements in the LATAM region is essential to this role.
Summary
Reporting to the Lead of QHSE Training, Quality & Continual Education, the QHSE Training Professional supports the QHSE Audit Optimization Department. This role assists in maintaining the quality of QHSE Manual Audits, training new auditors, and overseeing ongoing education initiatives. Seeking a self-motivated individual capable of independent work, thriving under pressure, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. This role is "auditing"/performing quality checks our safety auditors; therefore, safety experience is essential to this role.
Training
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help facilitate training sessions for new Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and Independent Contractor (IC) Auditors, aiding regional managers in their onboarding efforts.
- Provide leadership and guidance to QHSE Associates or Professionals.
- Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions for audits.
- Support Audit Quality methodologies to ensure product quality and reliability for Avetta customers.
- Review Auditors' assessments of Supplier QHSE management systems, programs, and protocols based on the services provided.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely completion of investigations and identification of corrective actions.
- Validate the accuracy, relevance, and applicability of documentation for corrective actions with auditors.
- Ensure Avetta's compliance with ISO 9001 and Certification standards.
- Support the Continual Education of QHSE Professionals through calibration sessions, identifying top error categories, and sharing best practices.
- Assist in related Training and Corrective Action initiatives for QHSE Auditors.
- Fluency in Spanish and English is required; additional fluency in Portuguese is strongly preferred.
- Cognitive skills with the ability to be trained to effectively interpret and make decisions based on regulatory Latin America Countries Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations (Such as: STPS Norma Official Mexicana, SRT and ART for Argentina, and similar Department of labor regulations)
- Bachelor’s degree in a QHSE-related discipline is highly preferred.
- Possession of an advanced Safety designation (CSP, ASP, NEBOSH, etc.).
- Preferred Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
- 5 years of robust experience in safety supply chain management.
- Prior experience in an Avetta HSE Professional role is advantageous.
- Profound knowledge and comprehension of OSHA regulations and familiarity with other Regulatory Agencies (EPA, MSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, ANSI, ISO, etc.).
- Experience with developing and maintaining quality documents.
- Preferred background in Industry & Field HSE
- Proficiency in utilizing diverse computer applications such as Access, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, as well as expertise in Web Conferencing Software (e.g., Zoom, Webex, or GoToMeeting) and JIRA.