Regional EHS Engineer - Latin America (LATAM)

About this role

United Imaging Healthcare is a global medical technology company developing AI-enabled medical imaging, radiotherapy, life science, and intelligent healthcare solutions.

We are looking for a Regional EHS Engineer to support Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across Latin America and help ensure safe, compliant, and effective operations across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional EHS Compliance & Risk Management
• Take responsibility for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and risk management across the Latin American region.
• Monitor changes in local environmental regulations, occupational health and safety legislation, and country-specific standards, including Brazil's Regulatory Standards (NRs) and Mexico's Official Mexican Standards (NOMs) and STPS requirements.
• Implement and localize corporate EHS policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain valid permits, licenses, and certifications.
• Operational Safety & Environmental Management
• Conduct site safety inspections, risk assessments, and EHS audits across regional operations.
• Manage high-risk activities, occupational health and safety, environmental protection, waste management (including hazardous waste), and emergency preparedness and response.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure the timely implementation and closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Regulatory Compliance & Government Liaison
• Serve as the key point of contact with local environmental authorities, labor departments, and occupational safety regulators across LATAM.
• Coordinate internal EHS audits, regulatory inspections, permit applications and renewals, compliance assessments, and corrective action follow-ups.
• Identify potential regulatory risks and proactively develop mitigation measures.
• Radiation Safety Management
• Oversee radiation safety compliance related to medical imaging equipment across the LATAM region, particularly during equipment installation, maintenance, and servicing activities.
• Liaise with relevant radiation regulatory authorities, including Brazil's National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN) and Mexico's National Commission for Nuclear Safety and Safeguards (CNSNS).
• Ensure compliance with applicable radiation protection regulations, including personal dosimetry monitoring, verification of radiation worker qualifications, and radiation safety licensing requirements.
• Implement appropriate radiation protection measures to ensure the safety of employees, contractors, and other personnel involved in field operations.
• EHS Management Systems & Reporting
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve regional EHS management systems in alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Develop and maintain EHS compliance registers, risk assessment records, incident reporting systems, and emergency response procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and report regional EHS performance data, preparing reports in English and/or Spanish as required.
• Contribute to corporate sustainability initiatives, including ESG reporting and CDP-related environmental data disclosures.
• EHS Training & Contractor Management
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs tailored to local regulatory requirements and operational needs.
• Oversee contractor EHS compliance, including qualification reviews, safety training, risk assessments, and on-site safety supervision.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support the continuous improvement of EHS practices across the region.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Professional Experience
• Bachelor's degree or above in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments in Latin America.
• Proven experience in managing EHS compliance, workplace safety, environmental regulations, and operational risk management.
• Experience with inspections, permitting, compliance documentation, corrective action management, and maintaining EHS management systems, including registers and audit records.
• Language & Regulatory Knowledge
• Fluency in Portuguese is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Good command of English, with the ability to communicate effectively and prepare professional reports.
• Strong knowledge of Brazilian Regulatory Standards (NRs), Mexican NOM/STPS requirements, and relevant environmental and occupational health and safety regulations across LATAM.
• Radiation Safety Expertise
• Familiarity with radiation protection regulations applicable to medical imaging equipment and related field operations in Latin America, including Brazil's CNEN regulations and relevant Mexican NOM standards.
• Experience in radiation safety management within the medical device or medical imaging industry.
• Holding a relevant radiation-safety certification is a plus.
• Regulatory Compliance & EHS Management
• Experience working with local regulators or external authorities in Latin American EHS contexts.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems is preferred.
• Competencies & Mobility
• Ability to independently manage regional EHS activities across multiple countries.
• Eligible to work in Brazil.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Latin America as required.