Project H&S Specialist (Chile)

Location

Pozo Almonte, Chile

Mission

At Zelestra, we are looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to work on-site at our Aurora Project, located in Pozo Almonte, Tarapacá Region (Chile). The mission of the role will be to ensure the implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System during the construction phase, acting as the owner’s representative (SPV) before contractors, authorities, and other stakeholders. This person will be responsible for identifying and controlling risks, overseeing the proper execution of the EPC’s Occupational Risk Prevention Plan, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and promoting a strong prevention-focused culture. Additionally, the role includes coordinating audits, managing deviations, leading continuous improvement initiatives in H&S, and ensuring the safety and integrity of everyone on-site, in line with applicable regulations, internal guidelines, and company-defined standards and indicators.

Responsibilities

• Identify deviations from the Safety Plan during the project by inspecting tasks, verifying correct procedure implementation, and following up on corrective measures in case of incidents.

• Prepare all internal legal and project-related documentation during construction and operational phases as the owner (SPV).

• Identify applicable health and safety legislation, standards, ordinances, and regulatory requirements and regularly assess compliance from the owner’s perspective.

• Order the suspension of work if, in their judgment, conditions pose a risk to worker safety.

• Generate non-conformities related to their area, reporting and monitoring their closure.

• Prepare and submit all required health and safety reports to the authorities, within the established deadlines.

• Participate in external audits and follow up on corrective actions.

• Review internal and client monthly health and safety reports.

• Attend internal and client follow-up meetings.

• Monitor occupational risk prevention programs.

• Conduct internal audits and compliance evaluations for the project.

• Follow up on incident investigations, identify root causes, and propose corrective and preventive actions.

• Lead continuous improvement projects in H&S aligned with Zelestra’s sustainability goals.

• Represent the company before regulatory authorities during inspections or official inquiries.

• Ensure compliance with the EPC’s Occupational Risk Prevention Plan.

• Advise the Health & Safety team and other departments to ensure legal compliance in H&S matters.

• Oversee the general management of the EPC’s health and safety team.

• Identify and manage non-conformities, as well as preventive and corrective actions.

• Hire external services as needed to ensure legal compliance.

Job Requirements

• Degree in "Occupational Risk Prevention Engineering" or a related field.

• More than 5 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety, specifically in field-based roles with similar responsibilities (required).

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in positions related to the construction of renewable energy projects, electrical substations, and high-voltage lines. Experience in utility-scale photovoltaic plants will be highly valued.

• Certification or training in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems based on ISO 45001 (desirable).

• Valid Class B driver’s license (required).

• Availability to work on-site in Pozo Almonte (standard work schedule).

What we offer

• Health Insurance.
• Benefits according to market standards.

Zelestra celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age and ethnicity. Our mission is to contribute to a more just and equitable society.

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