HSE Advisor – Health, Safety & Environment

About the role

The HSE Advisor will establish, document, implement and continuously improve the Health, Safety and Environment Management System for Hitachi Rail projects in Panama. The role ensures compliance with international standards, local legislation and customer requirements while promoting a safe and sustainable work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve the project HSE Management System in line with IMS, ISO standards and local procedures.
• Lead HSE hazard identification, risk assessments and the implementation of control measures.
• Coordinate HSE legislative audits, compliance checks and annual audit schedules.
• Prepare HSE programs, objectives and targets and monitor performance against them.
• Manage HSE training needs, deliver training in cooperation with HR and ensure supplier/sub‑contractor compliance.
• Report incidents, conduct investigations, analyse root causes and drive corrective actions.

Required profile

• Academic degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Risk Prevention Engineering or a related field, with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Panamanian safety, health and environmental regulations and ISO 45001 & ISO 14001:2015 standards.
• Proven ability to develop and implement site safety programs and conduct workplace inspections.
• Valid non‑probationary Class “C” driver’s licence.

Required skills

• ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) standard.
• ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) standard.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications – Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint.