Vacant job

Do you have a solid background in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)? Do you thrive in an operational role where you contribute to ensuring a safe working environment at an exciting workplace? We are now looking for an engaged EHS Specialist!

About the role

As an EHS Consultant, you will play a key role in monitoring and developing the organization's safety work. You will work closely with the operations to identify risks, implement policies, and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations. You will be part of a team where safety and well-being are top priorities. The role is based on-site at the client's facility, giving you the opportunity to truly understand the business's challenges and needs up close.

Responsibilities

Your duties are varied and include both strategic and operational work:

• Identify risks to people, property, and operations, and conduct incident investigations.
• Develop and maintain local health policies, procedures, and programs.
• Implement and conduct internal audit processes and participate in external inspections.
• Perform comprehensive risk and hazard assessments and drive continuous improvements.
• Prepare and deliver safety training for both employees and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to colleagues.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a post-secondary education in fields such as occupational health and safety, environmental science, or a technical discipline (engineering, chemistry, biology).
• Has documented practical experience in EHS work in an operational environment.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of Swedish occupational health and safety legislation and relevant regulations.
• Has experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, and internal audits.
• Communicates fluently in both Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing.

It is an advantage if you:

• Have experience working in a global or multinational organization.
• Have worked with international EHS standards.
• Have experience in coaching and advisory roles.

As a person, you are confident in your expertise, communicative, and have the ability to engage others in safety matters. You are meticulous, analytical, and thrive when taking significant ownership of your processes.

To succeed in this role, you possess the following personal qualities:

• Helpful
• Stress-resistant
• Organized
• Responsible

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is managed by Academic Work, and our client's preference is that all questions regarding the position are directed to Academic Work.

We apply rolling selection and will remove the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is required when applying. We do not use cover letters as a selection method, so one is not needed. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. These tests are tools to help find the candidate with the highest potential for the role, as well as to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.