EHS Engineer (Electrical Safety)

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, Flex is looking to add an EH&S Engineer located in Guadalajara, North Site. Reporting to the EHS Manager, the EHS Engineer Sr. (Electrical Safety) role involves supporting the implementation of routine activities related to the efficient management of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs in facilities and manufacturing sites to ensure that the required company and government standards and regulations are met.

Typical Day

• Participate in meetings involving environmental safety, training, and awareness programs.
• Daily EHS Surveillance Inspections: focus on maintaining safe clearance distances (typically >7 meters for 230 kV) and ensuring the use of specialized Arc Flash PPE.
• Unsafe Condition Reporting: identify risks specific to high voltage, such as corona discharge, damaged insulators, or SF6 gas leaks in GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear).
• Emergency Equipment Review: inspect specialized fire suppression systems for oil-filled transformers and verify the integrity of discharge sticks and grounding kits.
• Signage Management: ensure clear labeling of voltage levels, "Danger High Voltage" warnings, and physical barriers for energized zones.
• JSA (Job Safety Analysis) Verification: review risks for complex tasks like transformer oil sampling, breaker timing tests, or working at heights on gantries.
• Document tracking of audits and agency inspections.
• Participate in accident report investigations and determine if the event was related to furniture, fixtures, or machinery, as well as how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Conduct programs such as noise surveys, lighting continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, and other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
• Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.
• Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers’ health and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electromechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent experience in EH&S and knowledge of related regulations, codes, and guidelines.
• Experience in EH&S within a facilities/manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Intermediate English proficiency.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, and procedures to promote safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrates advanced functional process knowledge and participates in the process.
• Use of the following tools may be required: office software, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation package.
• Emergency medical certification and Hazmat are desired.

Tools & Skills

• Office skills: telephones, data entry, office software, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation package.
• Interpersonal: ability to work with multiple teams and communicate safety information effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Life & Medical insurance.
• Christmas Bonus.
• Food Coupons.
• Saving Fund.
• Life Insurance.

Equal Opportunity

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email Ver el correo electrónico en click.appcast.io and we’ll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).