Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Location: Santiago de Querétaro

About the Company    We are a global manufacturing organization with a strong presence in the automotive industry. Our operations are driven by a commitment to people, operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and the responsible use of natural resources.
We are looking for professionals who want to contribute to safer and more sustainable manufacturing operations while supporting the continuous improvement of our environmental and EHS management systems.

Our Purpose
To contribute to a more efficient and sustainable future by protecting our people, the environment, and the communities where we operate.

Our Vision
To be a leading manufacturing organization recognized for operational excellence, responsible growth, innovation, and sustainable practices.

Objective
To ensure that manufacturing operations comply with applicable environmental legislation and stakeholder requirements. This position will manage environmental programs, support EHS initiatives, optimize the use of natural resources, and contribute to reducing the organization’s environmental footprint.

What Does Your Day Look Like?
Manage and support the Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001:2015, including certification and recertification activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and requirements from authorities such as SEMARNAT and PROFEPA.
Coordinate the handling, storage, labeling, documentation, and control of chemical substances, including oils, solvents, and refrigerants.
Manage hazardous and special-handling waste, including collection services, final disposal, manifests, and chain-of-custody documentation.
Monitor atmospheric emissions, wastewater discharges, and the performance of treatment systems.
Maintain and report local and global EHS indicators, including energy and water consumption and CO₂ emissions.
Support environmental, governmental, customer, and management-system audits.
Develop, implement, and monitor EHS training programs for operational and administrative employees.
Promote environmental awareness related to chemical spills, waste segregation, resource efficiency, and safe operating practices.
Conduct facility inspections to identify environmental, safety, and asset-protection risks and ensure the effective closure of findings.
Support investigations of environmental incidents, accidents, and conditions that could affect employees, facilities, or the environment.
Coordinate emergency and contingency response activities.
Participate in EHS system improvements, sustainability programs, and continuous-improvement projects.
Represent the organization during interactions with governmental agencies, insurers, and other relevant stakeholders.
Implement and maintain applicable management systems, including   ISO 14001  and   ISO 45001  .

What Will You Bring:

Academic Background and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Management Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 3 years of experience in environmental management and industrial safety within a manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of experience supporting manufacturing processes.
Experience in the metalworking or automotive industry is highly desirable.
Previous experience coordinating employees, contractors, or external service providers is a plus.
Intermediate English proficiency is desirable.
Practical experience participating in   ISO 14001  certification or recertification processes.

Technical Skills
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems | ISO 19011 Auditing Guidelines | ISO 45001 | Mexican Environmental Regulations | SEMARNAT & PROFEPA Requirements | Chemical Substance Management | Hazardous Waste Management | Emissions & Wastewater Monitoring | Greenhouse Gas Inventories | Environmental KPIs | Carbon Footprint Reduction | Energy Efficiency | Risk Assessment | Emergency Response | EHS Training | Continuous Improvement

General knowledge of asset-protection systems,   CTPAT   ,   CCT   , and asset-control processes is desirable.

Key Success Factors:
Leadership Competencies Integrity and Trust
• Problem Solving
• Planning
• Priority Setting
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Conflict Management
• Change Management
• Results Orientation
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Environmental Awareness
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background, political status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.