Senior Occupational Health and Safety Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Oversee the development, continuous design, execution, and administration of Oyster’s Internal Prevention Service in Spain.

• Conduct assessments of workplace and occupational risks.

• Examine work-related incidents and occupational health issues.

• Address intricate Spain-specific Health & Safety inquiries, tickets, and escalations.

• Prepare health and safety reports and conduct safety evaluations.

• Advise the organization on protective strategies.

• Offer guidance and representation during Labor Inspection visits.

• Manage relationships with HSE vendors in Spain.

• Collaborate on HSE policies, procedures, and best practices tailored for a remote work setting.

• Spearhead global Health & Safety audits and inspections.

• Support Health & Safety committees on a global scale.

• Perform remote global risk assessments and implement corrective actions.

• Investigate and document incidents and accidents worldwide.

• Monitor international regulations and incorporate safety measures into remote work practices.

• Oversee global HSE vendor relationships, including lifecycle management, performance, KPIs/SLAs, governance, reviews, documentation, and offboarding.

• Address vendor-related escalations and facilitate root-cause analyses.

• Evaluate vendor performance, feedback, and trends, utilizing AI and automation where applicable.

• Create H&S content, documentation, and knowledge resources.

• Provide training and support to internal stakeholders.

• Lead cross-functional H&S projects alongside the Director of People Services and other teams.

• Audit and refine workflows to enhance response times and service quality.

• Analyze recurring ticket trends and develop preventative resources.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive technical knowledge of Spain’s occupational risk prevention regulations.

• Proven background in establishing or managing an Internal Prevention Service (Servicio de Prevención Propio).

• Experience or a strong comfort level in supporting health and safety frameworks across various countries or regions, including EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and AMER.

• A pragmatic and commercially minded approach to compliance.

• Excellent communication skills, including managing escalations, advising senior leadership, and training internal teams.

• Demonstrated success in independently driving cross-functional H&S initiatives from concept to implementation.

• Significant experience in sourcing and implementing HSE and compliance vendors.

• A bachelor's or university degree in environmental health, safety, engineering, or a related field.

• A Master's degree in Occupational Risk Prevention (Técnico Superior en Prevención de Riesgos Profesionales) with all three specializations.

• Full proficiency in English (C1 level or higher).

• Reliable home internet connection or the ability to secure one.

• Must reside in Spain.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the country of residence.

• Official accreditation as a Senior Health & Safety Technician is required in the application process.

• Experience with Ergonomics & Applied Psychosociology alongside Safety at Work.

• Experience managing Health & Safety programs and vendors outside of Spain.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity offerings.

• Fully remote work from home.

• Flexibility to work from anywhere, subject to authorization in the country of residence.

• 40 days off annually, including holidays and vacation, or more if required locally.

• Mental health support through Plumm.

• Monthly well-being allowance through ThanksBen.

• At least three months of paid parental leave.

• Job protection for up to 12 months or as required locally.

• Stipend for laptop and home office equipment.

• Flexible, asynchronous, collaborative work environment.