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Description

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) & Security Coordinator.

NOIRLab is seeking a dedicated and experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) & Security Coordinator to help ensure the safety and security of our people, facilities, and operations across Chilean sites, including observatories, with a strong emphasis on patrimonial security, protection of critical infrastructure, and safeguarding our office, residential housing and industrial sites.

If you are a professional with solid experience in physical security, and supervision of security operations—and you value working in a world-class scientific environment—this role is for you.

What You Will Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive patrimonial security programs to protect personnel, assets, and infrastructure in observatory, office, industrial and residential housing environments.
• Coordinate and oversee physical security, including security contractor, access control, surveillance systems (CCTV), alarm systems, and perimeter protection.
• Conduct risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments (TVAs) for office and observatory environments, risk assessment, identifying and mitigating potential physical and workplace security breaches.
• Supervise and evaluate security contractor's, ensuring compliance with established physical security standards and operational readiness at all times.
• Lead and document incident investigations, coordinating with local authorities and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Lead in the development and implementation of our Emergency Action Plan (EAP). Support EHS activities such as safety audits, emergency and disaster preparedness and response, compliance checks.
• Ensure adherence to national and international (USA and Chile) regulations, standards and codes in both patrimonial security and occupational safety. Promote a culture of accountability, risk awareness, and operational discipline in all security and safety-related areas.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree in Health and Safety, Security, or a related field.
• Valid OS-10 certification issued by Carabineros de Chile.
• Hold an active industry certification issued by ASIS International as a Physical Security Professional (PSP) or a Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in physical security, ideally in sectors such as mining, energy, or scientific/technical infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage and supervise guard services, contractor teams, and on-site security operations.
• Knowledge of industrial and patrimonial protection systems, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and emergency coordination.
• At least 5 years of combined experience in safety and security, with a strong focus on patrimonial or physical protection.
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Familiarity with risk management methodologies, emergency protocols, and contingency planning.
• Excellent communication and training skills in both English and Spanish.
• English level (preferred): Able to communicate effectively in most everyday and professional situations, write clear reports, and participate in technical discussions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Willingness and ability to travel to observatory sites and perform field work.
  
  

Physical And Other Requirements

• Must be able to work at altitudes up to 2,700+ meters (Cerro Tololo & Cerro Pachón).
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to drive in remote terrain.
• May require medical clearance post-offer and periodically during employment.
  
  

AURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement plan contributions, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environment. Details on benefits can be found at https://hr.aura-astronomy.org/benefits-by-location/

How To Apply

Apply by (date) for priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled. Please submit a cover letter and a CV or resume, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: LastName DocName.

Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can request assistance at employment@aura-astronomy.org