EHS Specialist

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

What this job involves
We are currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of EHS Specialist to join our team:
**Location**: Escazu, Costa Rica.

**Work schedule**: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

**Work model**: On site

**Contract Type**: Indefinite-term

The Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist will be responsible for insuring compliance regarding environmental health and safety that meets JLL, client and statutory requirements.

What is your day to day?
Work with Operations and Engineering Staff to review and Job Hazard Analyses for defined tasks.
Provide construction and project EHS oversight.
Support the Operations and Engineering Staff to review JHAs and Contractor HASPs when necessary.
Provide guidance and oversight of environmental recordkeeping and compliance supervision.
Provide back-up support to Shipping/Receiving and act as a regulatory resource in collaboration with the site JLL EHS manager and client EHS manager
Work with operations and engineering teams to perform hazard (Risk) assessments and evaluations; implement risk reduction/mitigation strategies as appropriate.
Provide for EHS performance data contributing to account-wide EHS performance dashboard.
Assess and identify appropriate resources and equipment necessary to fully support EH&S objectives.
Provide compliance assurance with JLL and regulatory requirements regarding environmental health and safety.

Vendor Collaboration
Inspect vendor operations using prescribed protocols.
Collaborate with JLL vendor partners to assure they operate their businesses in compliance with JLL/Account requirements while on-site.

Procedure Implementation
Collaborate with site JLL EHS Site Manager to develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures required to meet all EHS compliance for the site.
Drive implementation of EHS initiatives regarding high-risk activities such as Confined Space Entry, Electrical Safety, LO/TO and Elevated Work.
Conduct EHS training as required.
Support incident investigations including root cause analysis if required.

Desired experience and technical skills
A minimum of five years of experience working with EHS compliance and management systems preferably within facility operations. EHS experience in biopharmaceutical, research or maintenance operations is highly desirable.
Must be able to travel Throughout Latin America. Potential travel 50%
Ability to speak Fluid English.
Broad based knowledge of Environmental, Occupational Health, and Safety regulations.
Excellent skills in written and oral communication.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL
- We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.