What are the responsibilities and job description for the HSE Specialist position at jbtm?
Location: Valinhos/Campinas - SP, Brazil Company: JBT Marel Role Overview As part of JBT Marel’s growth process, we are seeking an HSE Specialist based in Valinhos or Campinas - SP. The successful candidate will be responsible for the local execution of Health and Safety (HSE) programs. This role plays a fundamental part in the implementation and continuous monitoring of our Global Safety Policy and Standards. Responsibilities Field Safety Audits: Conduct technical visits to customer factories to identify risks, propose corrective measures, and monitor the execution of field activities. Operational Support: Provide technical support to field-based operational employees, guiding them on the correct use of PPE, safety procedures, and preventive practices. Compliance Management: Evaluate customer safety requirements in advance and ensure teams comply with all legal and contractual demands. Risk Assessment: Develop and review Preliminary Risk Analyses (PRA/APR) and Special Work Permits, adapting documentation to the specific reality of each external environment. Training & Integration: Monitor and validate mandatory training, safety integrations, and documentation updates for employees assigned to external service. Critical Activity Oversight: Ensure teams are trained and properly equipped to perform critical tasks, such as working at heights, confined spaces, and machinery operation. Safety Culture: Promote awareness, education, and guidance actions to prevent accidents and occupational diseases systematically, encouraging a proactive prevention mindset. Safety Campaigns: Launch specific safety campaigns tailored to client environments, aligning the company's safety culture with the contractor's requirements. Incident Investigation: Investigate field incidents and accidents, issuing technical reports and proposing corrective action plans. Strategic Meetings: Participate in occupational safety meetings, providing data, suggesting improvements, and analyzing the feasibility of proposed safety measures. Continuous Improvement: Support the operations department in developing corrective action plans and implementing continuous safety improvements. Stakeholder Communication: Maintain active communication with customers' HSE teams, participating in meetings and technical alignments as necessary. KPI Monitoring: Feed and monitor process indicators (KPIs) for the area, analyzing data to generate preventive/corrective action plans and periodic reports. Internal Support: Support all activities carried out at the company’s internal units whenever necessary. Requirements & Qualifications Education: Degree in Engineering (preferably Environmental, Mechanical, or Electrical) with a mandatory post-graduate degree in Occupational Safety Engineering. Experience: Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial plants, or similar sectors is preferred. Soft Skills: Strong time management, priority setting, planning, communication, and organizational skills. Influence: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence both senior leadership and operational levels internally and externally. Technical Tools: Proficiency in Information Systems (HSE software/Office Suite). Language: Advanced English (required for global reporting and policy alignment). Spanish desirable. #LI-DG1 Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.