Health and Safety Specialist
- Barcelona
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Develop, implement, and monitor the company's health & safety policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with Spanish legislation (e.g., Ley de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales 31/1995) and EU regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments and workplace inspections to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement preventive measures.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies such as INSST (Instituto Nacional de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo) and local labor authorities.
- Keep up to date with changes in HSE legislation and best practices to ensure company compliance.
- Design and deliver health & safety training programs for employees at all levels, including emergency response, first aid, ergonomics, and safe work practices.
- Promote a strong safety culture within the company by driving awareness campaigns and safety committees.
- Lead and manage safety drills and emergency preparedness exercises.
- Incident Management & Reporting.
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near-misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain and analyze incident reports and trends to drive continuous safety improvements. Ensure the proper reporting of occupational illnesses and accidents to regulatory authorities.
- Act as the main point of contact for all health & safety-related matters within the organization.
- Work closely with various functions to integrate HSE practices into daily business operations. Manage external audits, inspections, and interactions with health & safety service providers (e.g., occupational health services, external risk prevention agencies).
- Develop and oversee emergency response plans and coordinate crisis management procedures.
- Ensure proper fire safety measures, evacuation plans, and emergency response team training.
- University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) and a Master's degree in Occupational Risk Prevention.
- Certifications in Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) are highly desirable.
- Specialisation in Occupational Safety & Ergonomics and Psychosocial Risks required.
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably in a large or globally distributed organization.
- Strong knowledge of Spanish and EU health & safety regulations.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and investigations.
- Excellent communication with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
- Fluency in Spanish and English (written & spoken) is required.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.