Seguridad Higiene y Ambiental Ingeniero (Maquiladoras)

Vapotherm manufactures medical devices for respiratory therapy.

The EHS & Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring Health, Environmental, Safety, and facilities compliance across the site, in alignment with local regulations, corporate EHS standards, and ISO requirements.

This role supports medical device manufacturing operations by leading environmental programs, sustainability initiatives, risk reduction efforts, and facilities management activities.

Key Responsibilities include:

Area Responsibility

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EHS        

Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and corporate EHS standards.  

Protect workers, comply with STPS NOMs, and manage environmental impacts.

Conduct regular safety audits, accident investigations, and root-cause analyses.

Environment   

Permits (more than 30), waste, emissions, and spill control.

Manage waste disposal, air emissions, water discharges, and hazardous materials.

Developing and managing environmental, sustainability, and waste management programs. risk assessments, incident response.

Maintenance   

Safe equipment, TPM, calibration, documented records

Risk                            

Assess risks that can lead to fines, shutdowns, or product quality issues.

Support ergonomic studies and incident prevention strategies ( Ley Silla ).

Compliance

Ensure compliance with Mexican laws and standards (e.g., NOMs - Normas Oficiales Mexicanas). Facilitate and support government inspections or audits.

Maintain accurate and organized records (training logs, MSDS, audits, etc.).

Participate in internal audits and management reviews.

Facilities

Safe, compliant infrastructure (Overseeing facilities maintenance, infrastructure, and contractor activities.)

Ensure compliance with NOM-001-STPS (buildings, emergency exits, lighting, ventilation).