EHS Specialist - Environmental Health & Safety (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to join our team remotely. As an EHS Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, fire safety, industrial safety, and environmental regulations. This role involves close cooperation with production and support functions to ensure safe and legally compliant operations.

What You'll Do

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, fire safety, and industrial safety regulations.
• Maintain the Internal Emergency Plan and Explosion Protection Documentation up to date.
• Prepare and review risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents and incidents; develop and implement preventive measures.
• Organize and deliver EHS trainings.
• Organize and conduct emergency drills.
• Maintain contact with authorities and prepare required reports.
• Follow up on audits and action plans.
• Prepare EHS reports and statistics.
• Conduct regular EHS inspections and walk-throughs.
• Liaise with external service providers.
• Involve and supervise contractors.
• Actively participate in EHS culture development initiatives and projects (e.g. behavior-based safety programs).

Requirements

• University degree (technical or natural sciences field).
• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in an industrial environment.
• Qualification in occupational health and safety and fire safety.
• Business-level English, both written and spoken.
• Up-to-date knowledge of occupational health and safety, fire safety, and industrial safety regulations.
• Independent and proactive working style.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cooperation skills.

Nice to Have

• Degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in occupational health and safety engineering.
• Advanced fire safety qualification.
• Knowledge of explosion protection.
• Experience in environmental protection.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience with regulatory inspections.
• Experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefit package.
• „Nordic-style” culture – dynamic teamwork, good working atmosphere, flexibility, maintaining work-life balance.
• Opportunity to learn and develop.
• Good team spirit and friendly colleagues.
• Stable international company background.
• Multinational working environment.
• Home office opportunity.