HSEQ Manager

Main Purpose:

Lead and develop a preventive and mature HSEQ culture across all Impala Paraguay operations. Ensure continuous improvement of safety, occupational health, and environmental results through a solid coordinated management system under ISO standards. Consolidate the HSEQ area as a strategic technical department that supports demands and needs across all areas and processes. It guarantees a safe and balanced work environment for employees, contractors, customers, and visitors. It protects the environment and follows all applicable regulations by handling coordinated management systems.

Key Responsibilities: responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Review and understand the Global Safety, Environment, and Occupational Health Plan, ensuring its accurate interpretation.

Translate and adapt global guidelines, policies, and objectives to local needs and context, guaranteeing accurate implementation in the country.

Identify gaps between global requirements and local reality, proposing solutions aligned with corporate & local strategy.

Identify hazards, assess risks, and define operational controls aligned with global standards.

Ensure compliance with current local legislation, ESG and corporate requirements.

Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Maintain and integrate quality, environmental, occupational health and safety management frameworks (9001, 14001, 45001, and other applicable standards).

Conduct regular HSSEQ inspections, document findings, and implement corrective actions.

Conduct audits on work permits and risk analyses developed and applied in the area during task execution.

Control and supervise HSSEQ Incidents, Non-Conformities, and safety and environmental actions through the Sphera System.

Perform critical analysis and reporting of HSEQ benchmarks, communicating and defining strategic control and prevention actions to senior management.

Lead, develop, and handle the HSE professional team in Paraguay.

Promote collaboration between departments to ensure the success and integration of safety objectives.

Provide mentoring and training to local teams on HSE topics.

Establish clear and measurable objectives for the HSE team.

Develop the annual HSEQ area budget and be responsible for its execution.

Conduct and lead investigations of serious or critical incidents.

Apply analysis methodologies: Ishikawa, 5 Whys.

Resolve root causes of incidents and near-misses.

Develop and implement effective corrective actions, supervising them to closure and following up on overdue actions.

Supervise and maintain the Impala incident reporting system ensuring data is accurate.

Analyze incident trends and propose improvements.

Education:

Environmental Engineering, or Safety and Hygiene Engineering, or other branches of Engineering including Electromechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Industrial, and Process.

Training, language skills and IT Tools:

Office package: Advanced.

Spanish: Advanced.

English: Advanced.

Guarani: Desirable.

Experince:

At least 10 years of experience managing HSE areas.

More than 10 years of experience managing people and teams.

Verifiable experience in multinational companies.

Specific experience in:

a.) Chemical plants.

b-) Handling flammable and/or explosive liquids.

c-) Storage and logistics operations.

d-) Implementation of ISO Management Systems.

e-) Working with regulatory authorities.

f-) Preparation for certification audits.

g-) HSE project Management.

h-) Training accreditation.

Desirable Experience:

a-) Experience in port or maritime industry.

b-) Experience in river operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Specialist in Behavioral Safety.

Certified in relevant accident analysis methodology.

Permit to work systems.

Strong familiarity with EHS reporting systems.

Contractor and vendor management.

Proficient at managing OPEX to budget.

NR 33 Training – Confined Space Entry.

Activity Risk Analysis.

Emergency response Management and coordination.

ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 Auditor.

Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional teamwork.

Behavioral and Cultural Management.

Diversity and Inclusion.

Demonstrating critical thinking & problem solving.

Change Management and continuous improvement.

Ability to work with multiple sites and balance priorities effectively.

Proactive, hands-on approach.

Documentation Required for the Position: (e.g., navigation license, professional title; accountant registration; lawyer's license; driver's license; safety card category A, B, or C)

Safety Card - A category.

Professional driving license category B.

Technical degree in Occupational Safety or Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, or other Engineering fields such as Electrical, Mechanical, Production, etc., or equivalent experience.

Master's degree or equivalent experience in Occupational Safety Engineering.

Key Relationships:

Internal: all departments and company sites.

External: services providers, contractors, customers, goverment officials, authorities and local industry representatives.

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