Senior safety engineer – Curitiba/PR

PR l Paraná
Efetivo (CLT)
Eng. de Segurança do Trabalho
Engenheiro Ambiental
Engenheiro de Produção
Engenheiro Mecânico

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and provide functional guidance to Health & Safety professionals across multiple countries (Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico), ensuring alignment with corporate standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Influence regional HSE teams, coordinating activities across different business units and geographies without direct reporting lines.
• Drive harmonization of safety processes, tools, and performance metrics across Latin America.
• Act as the regional focal point for HSE, interfacing with global stakeholders and ensuring consistent deployment of corporate initiatives.
• Apply Lean principles through the Volvo Performance System (VPS) to drive continuous improvement in Health & Safety processes, systems, and performance.
• Conduct frequent travel across Latin America (Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico) to perform HSE audits, site assessments, and ensure compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert in safety engineering, providing guidance to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Requisitos

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Production, Environmental, Mechanical or related field).
• Postgraduate studies or certifications in Occupational Health & Safety Engineering.
• Relevant experience in Health & Safety Engineering, preferably in industrial or manufacturing environments and especially in multinational companies.
• Experience with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Availability and willingness to travel frequently across Latin America.
• Experience in risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation and audits.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean / Six Sigma is a plus).
• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work independently in a complex environment.

Benefícios

• Medical and dental insurance plans.
• On-site medical clinic.
• Pharmacy assistance program.
• Reimbursement for corrective lenses (ophthalmology).
• Sick leave assistance.
• Childcare allowance.
• Special education allowance.
• Extended maternity and paternity leave.
• Meal and food vouchers and on-site meals.
• Company-provided shuttle transportation.
• Private pension plan – Vikingprev.
• Life insurance.
• Volvo Association Club.
• Access to a wellness app with partner gyms and fitness studios.