Occupational Health Specialist / El Especialista en Salud Ocupacional

Job Information / Información del Puesto

The Occupational Health Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of the company's occupational health programs. This role ensures compliance with applicable health regulations, promotes employee well-being, supports medical surveillance activities, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to promote a healthy and safe work environment.

Role & Responsibility / Funciones y Responsabilidades

• Support the development and implementation of occupational health programs, policies and procedures.
• Review and validate pre-screening medical information for new hires.
• Conduct and support workplace health evaluations in accordance with applicable STPS, IMSS and labor regulations.
• Coordinate health promotion, wellness and preventive health campaigns.
• Maintain medical records and occupational health documentation.
• Support medical case management, including occupational injuries, illnesses, medical restrictions and return-to-work programs.
• Manage and follow up on IMSS documentation and occupational health-related legal requirements, including ST forms.
• Monitor occupational health metrics and identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support ergonomic assessments and health risk reduction initiatives.
• Provide guidance and follow-up for pregnancy accommodations and employees with medical restrictions.
• Collaborate with EHS, HR and Operations to promote a culture of health and well-being.

• Apoyar el desarrollo e implementación de programas, políticas y procedimientos de salud ocupacional.
• Revisar y validar la información médica de preevaluación de los nuevos ingresos.
• Realizar y apoyar evaluaciones de salud en el lugar de trabajo de acuerdo con las regulaciones aplicables de la STPS, IMSS y la legislación laboral.
• Coordinar campañas de promoción de la salud, bienestar y prevención.
• Mantener registros médicos y documentación relacionada con salud ocupacional.
• Apoyar la gestión de casos médicos, incluyendo lesiones ocupacionales, enfermedades, restricciones médicas y programas de reincorporación al trabajo.
• Gestionar y dar seguimiento a la documentación del IMSS y a los requisitos legales relacionados con salud ocupacional, incluyendo formatos ST.
• Monitorear indicadores de salud ocupacional e identificar tendencias y oportunidades de mejora.
• Apoyar evaluaciones ergonómicas e iniciativas para la reducción de riesgos de salud.
• Brindar orientación y seguimiento sobre adecuaciones por embarazo y para empleados con restricciones médicas.
• Colaborar con EHS, Recursos Humanos y Operaciones para promover una cultura de salud y bienestar.

Job Requirement / Requisitos del Puesto

What Skills and Experience You'll Need:

• 2–5 years of experience in Occupational Health in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Accredited to serve as the Responsible Health Professional for the operation of the onsite medical department.
• Knowledge of Mexican occupational health regulations, including STPS, IMSS and LFT requirements.
• Understanding of occupational health surveillance, medical case management and health promotion programs.
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage confidential medical information and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Intermediate English
• Travel required: < 10%

Education:

• We value skills gained through both education and experience. Applicants may qualify with a bachelor's degree - Medical Doctor (Médico Cirujano) with a specialization in Occupational Health or a related field.