Occupational Health and Safety Officer

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Job Summary: We are seeking an autonomous Occupational Health and Safety Officer to lead safety in cargo transportation and logistics operations in Valparaíso and San Antonio. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the safety culture in field operations and port activities 2. Design and restructure IPER matrices and safe work procedures 3. Train and raise awareness among drivers and mechanics using pedagogical methods We are looking for an Occupational Health and Safety Officer (Transportation and Logistics) – Valparaíso Region! Are you a field-oriented professional with the character to lead safety on the road and the rigor to keep documentation up to date? We are seeking our next **Occupational Health and Safety Officer**, who will be responsible for autonomously leading the safety of our cargo transportation and logistics operations, actively moving between **Valparaíso and San Antonio**. What will be your primary mission? Lead the safety culture in the field (workshops, routes, and port operations), building the entire documentation matrix from scratch and ensuring legal compliance during inspections. We are not looking for a desk-bound profile, but rather a strategic partner who understands the dynamism of transportation and knows how to earn the respect of the operational team. Your main challenges: * **Documentary Development from Scratch:** Design, restructure, and update IPER matrices specifically for drivers and mechanics, Safe Work Procedures (SWP), ART for workshops, and the RIOHS. * **Field and Multi-site Management:** Actively inspect operations, workshops, and personnel on routes between Valparaíso and San Antonio. * **Rigorous Administrative Control:** Maintain truck files, license expirations, certificates, PPE deliveries, and ODI records up to date and well-organized. * **Training and Culture Building:** Educate and raise awareness among drivers and mechanics patiently and pedagogically, transforming safety into a habit. Profile Requirements (Mandatory): * **Education:** Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Engineering (or Professional Technician with Bachelor’s degree and solid experience). * **Minimum Experience:** 5 years fully autonomous experience in this role. * **Industry Experience (Mandatory):** Minimum 2–3 years in **Cargo Transportation, Logistics, Port Operators, or Fleet Companies**. *(Applicants exclusively from construction or mining sectors will not be considered due to business-specific requirements.)* * **Demonstrable Legal Knowledge:** Law 16.744, Supreme Decree (DS) 594, DS 248, Labor Code (Article 184 and transportation working hours), and Karin Law. Desirable Knowledge: * Courses in Corporate Road Safety. * Accident Investigation Methodologies (Cause Tree / ICAM). * Port Regulations and Protocols. What kind of profile are we looking for?: * **Character and Firmness:** Ability to halt unsafe activities in workshops or sanction risky behaviors on routes, prioritizing life over operational pressure. * **Interpersonal Skills:** Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy. Ability to speak "the language of drivers and mechanics", educating with pedagogy and without arrogance. * **Obsessive Administrative Order:** Extreme orientation toward order to avoid fines from the Labor Directorate, Carabineros, or port facilities. What do we offer? * Salary commensurate with market standards and job responsibilities. * Job stability in a dynamic and growing industry. * Mobility tools and support for travel between Valparaíso and San Antonio. **Do you meet the profile and are you ready for the field challenge? Apply with us by submitting your updated CV and salary expectations!** Salary: $800,000 – $1,000,000 per month Workplace: Hybrid in Valparaíso, Valparaíso