This position is responsible for the health activities within the irapuato, méxico manufacturing facility of metso mac. This position will specialize in formulating and executing the local occupational health program and ensuring it is in line with our corporate hse policies. Duties will include ensuring that the healthy of our employees complies with metso standards through proactive implementation of hse systems, education and training of our local personnel and job evaluations for occupational health activities. This function will work closely with the plant manager - irapuato, as well as with the hse manager, mac méxico.
Essential functions
1. Performing medical examinations for new staff and periodic to all metso outotec personnel.
2. Daily attention to personnel who require medical consultation.
3. Verify compliance and monitor all occupational health programs.
4. Attention and investigation of accidents and work incidents.
5. Generation of risk observations and safety conversation according to the established kpis.
Job
*responsibilities*:
- work with mexico hse manager & local hse committee to establish and maintain an occupational health program for the irapuato manufacturing facility.
- develop and implement occupational health that sustain a solid health culture.
- ensure full compliance with current legislation affecting health, safety and environment.
- prepare monthly and annual reports that detail current hse activity.
- must possess strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively express ideas in individual or group situations (including non-verbal communication) and be fully able to adjust to the needs and characteristics of the audience.
- investigate report, follow up and maintain all necessary paperwork for all accidents/incidents. Design and implement appropriate preventative procedures to minimize risk to all employees.
- ensure compliance with health standards and update the local procedures.
- participate in the development and updating of local health procedures, and when necessary use the support of specialists.
- update the local health plan, as required.
- work close with local management and employees to analyze operational risks prior to commencing with any new operations within the plant.
- investigate and analyze all accidents and incidents working toward a zero-accident target.
- work as liaison between the shop employees, production supervisor and plant manager.
Supervisory responsibility
- other duties as assigned by the plant manager and / hse manager, mac mexico
travel
- no travel required
*qualifications*:
- associates degree or combined education and experience.
- minimum 5 years experience with health services such as employee health testing and workers compensation required.
Essential physical job functions and work environment
- capable of providing direction and motivation.
- strong leadership, development and relationship building skills.
- proven communication skills - written and verbal.
- knowledge of health development and trends.
- highly motivated and focused individual.
- ability to work independently, with mínimal supervision and meet deadlines.
- ability to develop and execute successful health strategies.
- strong interpersonal skills to manage issues.
Work authorization
authorized to work in the united states.
Functional competencies
the measurable or observable knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (ksabs) critical to successful job performance. (do not include in job posting)
functional competencies click here to see list of functional competencies on avenue 1. Objective 2. Proactive 3. Responsible 4. Analytical 5. Committed 6. Making decisions 7. Leadership 8. Resilience 9. Professional
aap/eeo statement
at metso, our values - driving customer success, seeking innovation, performing together and respecting each other - guide us in how we conduct business and how we work together. As a multi-national company metso values and thrives on diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please let us know.