HSSE Specialist - FUELS

Job Title

HSSE Specialist

Entity

FUELS South America

Department

QHSSE

Location

Brazil

Reporting to :

Regional HSSE manager  

Classification

Banding:

HSSE Management

Band VI

Job Family :

Performance , Procurement,QHSSE

Job Reference

Position summary

The HSE Specialist is responsible for implementing health, safety, and environmental programs at assigned locations, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role provides technical expertise, supports site-level HSE activities, and fosters a proactive safety culture.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Site-Level Support

• Provide hands-on support to sites for HSE compliance, including reporting, permitting, and recordkeeping.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with site managers to ensure proper implementation of HSE policies and procedures.

Incident Management

• Assist in investigating incidents, near hits, and unsafe acts/conditions, ensuring comprehensive root cause analysis.
• Drive the implementation of corrective and preventive actions, tracking their completion and effectiveness.
• Support post-incident management, including injury care, return-to-work processes, and case management.

Training and Development

• Conduct safety training sessions tailored to site-specific risks and requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on PPE selection, hazard control measures, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a resource for site safety coordinators.

Program Implementation

• Support the roll-out of corporate HSE initiatives, including safety campaigns, risk reduction activities, and performance improvement programs.
• Assist in maintaining site certifications (ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and ensure alignment with global standards.
• Monitor compliance with transportation and environmental regulations, providing technical expertise where needed.

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

• Assist in providing HSSE KPI updates and reports to the Regional CSR Ambassador.
• Support initiatives to achieve Regional CSR KPIs and participate in activities that promote the CSR mission.
• Engage in local CSR projects aligned with shaping a better environment, workplace, and business practices.

Performance Monitoring

• Track, analyze, and report HSE KPIs, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to ensure compliance and foster continuous improvement.
• Lead training programs to build HSE capabilities across the region
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Qualification & requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HSE roles, with a focus on site-level implementation.
• Experience in the fuels industry
• Knowledge of local regulatory requirements and international HSE standards.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to influence and inspire teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting tools.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Fluency in Portuguese’s and English is required.

Bureau Veritas Values & Leadership Expectations

Lead through BV Absolutes & BV Values

• Ethics, Safety, Financial Control
• Trusted, Responsible, Ambitious & Humble, Open & Inclusive

Leadership Expectations

• Drive vision and purpose
• Build engaged teams
• Grow people for today and tomorrow's challenges/success.

Common Competencies :

Customer Fous

• Have insight, ambition and expertise to deliver top-notched service, understanding the needs of internal and external stakeholders and providing focused, expertized based services.

Team Building

• Ability to build and manage powerful and efficient teams; effective in conflict resolution; share successes and failures with the team.

Inspiring Communication

• Setting vision, lead, inspire and motivate people through effective communication, towards achieving a common goal.

Empowerment

• Ability to empower others and provide guidance and support structure as needed.  This includes delegating and developing people, with the end in mind to help them succeed in their roles.

Embracing Change

• Open to change and move beyond the comfort zone; and the ability to take calculated risks to create opportunities for tomorrow.

Decision Making

• Ability to make timely and sound strategic decisions and judgment even in the face of uncertainty or ambiguity, taking into consideration limitations, available resources, and opportunities.