# Regional EHS Engineer - Latin America (LATAM) **Company:** [United Imaging Healthcare](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/uVeE2P7NPMjeUwSKszj2YA.md) **Location:** São Paulo, Brazil **Workplace:** on site **Employment type:** Full-time [Apply for this job](https://jobs.workable.com/view/c365432d-f93f-49e2-8a42-5a948ed61039) ## Description United Imaging Healthcare is a global medical technology company developing AI-enabled medical imaging, radiotherapy, life science, and intelligent healthcare solutions. We are looking for a Regional EHS Engineer to support Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across Latin America and help ensure safe, compliant, and effective operations across the region. ### Key Responsibilities ### Regional EHS Compliance & Risk Management - Take responsibility for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and risk management across the Latin American region. - Monitor changes in local environmental regulations, occupational health and safety legislation, and country-specific standards, including Brazil's Regulatory Standards (NRs) and Mexico's Official Mexican Standards (NOMs) and STPS requirements. - Implement and localize corporate EHS policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain valid permits, licenses, and certifications. ### Operational Safety & Environmental Management - Conduct site safety inspections, risk assessments, and EHS audits across regional operations. - Manage high-risk activities, occupational health and safety, environmental protection, waste management (including hazardous waste), and emergency preparedness and response. - Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure the timely implementation and closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). ### Regulatory Compliance & Government Liaison - Serve as the key point of contact with local environmental authorities, labor departments, and occupational safety regulators across LATAM. - Coordinate internal EHS audits, regulatory inspections, permit applications and renewals, compliance assessments, and corrective action follow-ups. - Identify potential regulatory risks and proactively develop mitigation measures. ### Radiation Safety Management - Oversee radiation safety compliance related to medical imaging equipment across the LATAM region, particularly during equipment installation, maintenance, and servicing activities. - Liaise with relevant radiation regulatory authorities, including Brazil's National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN) and Mexico's National Commission for Nuclear Safety and Safeguards (CNSNS). - Ensure compliance with applicable radiation protection regulations, including personal dosimetry monitoring, verification of radiation worker qualifications, and radiation safety licensing requirements. - Implement appropriate radiation protection measures to ensure the safety of employees, contractors, and other personnel involved in field operations. ### EHS Management Systems & Reporting - Establish, maintain, and continuously improve regional EHS management systems in alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. - Develop and maintain EHS compliance registers, risk assessment records, incident reporting systems, and emergency response procedures. - Collect, analyze, and report regional EHS performance data, preparing reports in English and/or Spanish as required. - Contribute to corporate sustainability initiatives, including ESG reporting and CDP-related environmental data disclosures. ### EHS Training & Contractor Management - Develop and deliver EHS training programs tailored to local regulatory requirements and operational needs. - Oversee contractor EHS compliance, including qualification reviews, safety training, risk assessments, and on-site safety supervision. - Promote a strong safety culture and support the continuous improvement of EHS practices across the region. - Perform other duties as assigned by management. ## Requirements ### Qualifications & Requirements ### Education & Professional Experience - Bachelor's degree or above in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. - Minimum of 5 years of hands-on EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments in Latin America. - Proven experience in managing EHS compliance, workplace safety, environmental regulations, and operational risk management. - Experience with inspections, permitting, compliance documentation, corrective action management, and maintaining EHS management systems, including registers and audit records. ### Language & Regulatory Knowledge - Fluency in Portuguese is mandatory. - Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred. - Good command of English, with the ability to communicate effectively and prepare professional reports. - Strong knowledge of Brazilian Regulatory Standards (NRs), Mexican NOM/STPS requirements, and relevant environmental and occupational health and safety regulations across LATAM. ### Radiation Safety Expertise - Familiarity with radiation protection regulations applicable to medical imaging equipment and related field operations in Latin America, including Brazil's CNEN regulations and relevant Mexican NOM standards. - Experience in radiation safety management within the medical device or medical imaging industry. - Holding a relevant radiation-safety certification is a plus. ### Regulatory Compliance & EHS Management - Experience working with local regulators or external authorities in Latin American EHS contexts. - Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems is preferred. ### Competencies & Mobility - Ability to independently manage regional EHS activities across multiple countries. - Eligible to work in Brazil. - Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Latin America as required.