Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Role Description The Senior Health & Safety Specialist will support FAA - Fundação Educacional Dom André Arcoverde by designing, implementing, and monitoring health, safety, and environmental programs in alignment with institutional policies and regulatory requirements. This is a part-time remote role focused on developing and updating safety procedures, conducting virtual risk assessments, and advising on workplace safety standards for academic and administrative environments. The specialist will prepare guidelines, manuals, and training materials, review incident reports, and recommend corrective and preventive actions. The role includes collaborating with leadership and department heads to promote a culture of safety, tracking key safety metrics, and preparing periodic compliance and performance reports. The specialist will also stay current with relevant legislation and best practices and translate them into practical recommendations for the organization.
Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Health & Safety and Workplace Safety, with the ability to design and implement institutional safety policies and procedures.
• Solid background in Occupational Health, including risk assessment, incident analysis, and preventive measures suitable for educational settings.
• Experience in Environment Health and Safety (EHS), including understanding of environmental regulations, hazard control, and sustainability-related safety practices.
• Demonstrated capability in Safety Training, including developing training content and delivering remote sessions for diverse staff and faculty groups.
• Knowledge of relevant national and local health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards, and experience interpreting and applying them in organizational contexts.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills, with proficiency in using digital tools to track safety metrics and prepare compliance reports.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and promote a positive safety culture remotely.
• Undergraduate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Public Health, Engineering, or a related field; advanced certifications in health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, or equivalent) are an asset.
• Prior experience in educational institutions or similar complex organizations is preferred, along with the ability to work independently in a remote, part-time capacity.