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Champion Safety at One of the World’s Largest Mines – Collaborate with Risk Prevention initiatives at Minera Escondida, setting high-impact standards in one of the most important mining operations globally.
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Drive Real Sustainability on Site – Contribute directly to FLSmidths mission of delivering safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible mining solutions in Chile.
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Advance Your Career with a Global Leader – Be part of an international team recognized for innovation, safety excellence, and long-term career growth opportunities.
Join a Diverse and Inclusive Work Culture
Our differences make us unique and stronger. Every day, you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues from different cultures. You will face the challenge of seeing things from a new perspective and will experience firsthand why diversity is a strength. We actively support diversity and inclusion, striving for equality by ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to make the most of their talents.
FLSmidth is a global leader in sustainable technology, equipment, and services for the mining industry. With over 140 years of history, our purpose is to build a greener and more productive world. At FLSmidth, safety, operational excellence, and environmental responsibility are at the core of everything we do.
Role Purpose:
The Risk Advisor (Asesor Prevencionista de Riesgo) is responsible for collaborating, monitoring, and improving Health, Safety, and Environmental systems on FLSmidths project at Minera Escondida. The role ensures full compliance with local legislation, client (BHP) standards, and FLSmidths internal HSE policies, while promoting a strong culture of Zero Harm and operational risk management.
Responsibilities:
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Monitor daily HSE activities on-site across all project phases and provide on-site guidance to management and staff on risk prevention to ensure safe working conditions.
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Ensure compliance with FLSmidth, Minera Escondida (BHP), and Chilean safety regulations (e.g., DS132) and identify on-site conditions that may affect workers' health to prevent future occupational diseases.
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Support safety meetings, risk assessments and preventions guidelines through daily briefings and HSE inductions.
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Knowledge of HSE tools and software related to safety and reliability and monitor the safety of maintenance activities and the tools used by reviewing the Safe Work Permit (PTS).
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Conduct safety inspections, audits, and preventive observations.
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Maintain updated HSE documentation and digital records on internal, client platforms and on completed activities and findings, proposing solutions to address safety deviations.
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Support planning of critical tasks and ensure availability of HSE resources (PPE, permits, emergency plans).
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Submit HSE performance reports, tracking KPIs and identifying areas for improvement.
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Document incidents occurring on-site and inform all contract personnel so that corrective measures can be taken to prevent recurrence.
Role Requirements:
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Professional degree in Risk Prevention (Ingeniería en prevención de riesgos) and or related field.
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Minimum of 5 years' experience as an HSE Advisor (Asesor Prevencionista de Riesgo) in mining or large-scale industrial projects.
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Preferred: Sernageomin B or higher certification, Management Systems Auditor, Labor Legislation knowledge.
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Proficiency in MS Office, SAP and client safety platforms.
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Valid Class B Driver’s License.
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Strong knowledge of Chilean mining and environmental regulations.
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Previous experience with BHP / Minera Escondida is highly valued.
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Basic technical English is a plus.
Behavioural Traits:
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Strong and effective communication skills.
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High commitment to safety and proactive risk management.
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Adaptability to fast-paced environments and high standards.
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Proactive, results-driven, and team-oriented.
What We Offer:
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Be part of a world-class mining project with high safety and operational standards.
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Join a global company focused on professional growth and sustainability.
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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Competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive team culture.
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An equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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A global network of supportive colleagues and career growth opportunities.
As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an inclusive environment.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and perspectives to apply: the more diverse our employees, the stronger our team.
In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly ask that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.
This job offer is covered by Law No. 21.015, which promotes the labour inclusion of people with disabilities.
Please note that we will review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will contact candidates via email.
Unsolicited recruiter or agency referrals will not be accepted.
All candidates must pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test.
FLSmidth requires all individuals to have the appropriate work visas. Otherwise, we will not be able to process your application.
FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment, and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information, please visit FLSmidth.com/careers.
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What We Do
FLSmidth is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries. We help our customers to improve performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact.
With our MissionZero programme, we have set a target of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining and zero-emissions cement production by 2030, supporting a green transition built upon sustainable materials. www.flsmidth.com/MissionZero
Our operations span the globe and we are close to 11,000 employees, present in more than 60 countries. In 2022, FLSmidth generated revenue of DKK 21.8 billion.
FLSmidth is listed on NASDAQ OMX Exchange Copenhagen.
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