Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a qualified Occupational Safety Technician with proven experience to join our team and promote a safety culture throughout the organization.
Key Highlights:
1. Promote a safety culture throughout the organization
2. Join a company committed to ecological transformation
3. Opportunities for professional development and growth
Occupational Safety Technician \- Paço de Arcos
**Company Description**
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At Veolia, we know that companies play an essential role in society—not only by generating wealth and employment but also by contributing to the common good.
Our Purpose is ecological transformation—reconciling human progress with environmental protection to ensure a better and more sustainable future for all.
**If this Purpose resonates with you, then your vision is our ambition!**
**Job Description**
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We are seeking a qualified Occupational Safety Technician with proven experience to join our team in Paço de Arcos. We seek a professional with excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of significantly contributing to creating a safer and healthier workplace while promoting a safety culture throughout the organization.
**Responsibilities \- Your Mission**
* **Safety Management:** Ensure implementation and maintenance of occupational health and safety management systems;
* **Worksite Visits:** Conduct regular visits to worksites, including construction sites and yards, to monitor safety conditions;
* **Risk Assessment:** Identify hazards, assess and control occupational risks, proposing preventive and corrective measures;
* **Document Management:** Manage all documentation related to occupational health and safety, ensuring its up-to-dateness and compliance;
* **Training:** Identify training needs, prepare and deliver occupational health and safety (OH&S) training sessions;
* **Safety Plans:** Prepare and validate Safety and Health Plans for construction projects and activities;
* **Incident Investigation:** Support investigation of work-related accidents and incidents, proposing corrective actions;
* **Continuous Improvement:** Propose and implement improvement plans to strengthen the Group’s safety culture;
* **Supplier Management:** Ensure coordination with suppliers and service providers in the safety domain;
* **Standardization of Procedures:** Develop and standardize procedures, methodologies, and safe work instructions;
* **Compliance:** Ensure compliance with applicable legal obligations, internal and external regulations.
**Qualifications**
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**Academic Background:**
* Pre\-Bologna Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field;
* CAP for Senior Occupational Safety Technician, Level VI (mandatory);
* CAP for Trainer (mandatory).
**Professional Experience:**
* Proven experience in Occupational Health and Safety;
* Experience in yard environments (preferred).
**Technical Skills:**
* Basic knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards;
* In-depth knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation;
* Knowledge or training in verification of work equipment (per Decree\-Law 50/2005\);
* Proficiency in IT tools.
**Behavioral Competencies:**
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills;
* Strong organizational and priority management skills;
* Resilience and adaptability;
* Proactivity and sense of responsibility;
* Leadership and influencing abilities;
**Additional Information**
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**What We Offer:**
* Full\-time employment;
* Integration into a company committed to ecological transformation;
* Challenging projects with tangible environmental impact;
* A dynamic and collaborative work environment;
* Opportunities for professional development and growth.
**Location:** Paço de Arcos
**Contract Type:** Indefinite\-Term Contract (Substitution during Maternity Leave)
**Become an Agent of Ecological Transformation! Join Us!**
**As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.**
**Job ID** REF58204L **Publication Date** 03/05/2026 **Location** Paço de Arcos, Portugal **Field** Prevention, Health, Safety, Environment **Contract Type** Fixed\-Term Contract