Corporate EHS Specialist (Chemical Industry)

TL;DR

Corporate EHS Specialist (Chemical Industry): Driving safety performance and EHS standards across the Nordic region with an accent on risk management, site inspections, and regulatory compliance. Focus on conducting JSAs, leading incident investigations, and promoting a strong safety culture within pulp, paper, and water-intensive industries.

Location: Must be based in Sweden (preferably Gothenburg, Helsingborg, Malmö, or Stockholm), with a valid driving license and willingness to travel 20–30% across the Nordics.

Company

Global organization providing specialized chemical solutions to support industrial customers in operating safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

What you will do

• Drive implementation of EHS standards and continuous improvement initiatives across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.
• Perform risk assessments, site inspections, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) at customer sites.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Deliver practical EHS training and coaching to field teams to ensure chemical safety and hazard identification.
• Act as a trusted advisor on safety, compliance, and risk management for commercial and operational teams.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Safety Engineering.
• Relevant EHS certification (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent) aligned with Swedish requirements.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in industrial, manufacturing, or chemical environments.
• Fluent Swedish and English.
• Based in Sweden with a valid driving license recognized in Sweden.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment offering high flexibility.
• High level of ownership and influence over a critical regional safety role.
• Collaborative, high-performing team culture that values expertise and impact.
• Opportunity to work within a global, sustainability-focused organization.