Title:  Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

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We are seeking a motivated EHS Specialist to support Univar's operation in driving Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) excellence. As part of the team, you will ensure compliance with Group Policies, prioritize health monitoring, and deliver impactful training to promote a culture of safety across our organization.

What you'll do

• Identify and analyze legislative requirements for Safety and Environment.

• Develop procedures and lead root cause analyses for incidents/near misses.

• Conduct risk assessments and support environmental impact evaluations for new projects.

• Manage EHS performance indicators, reporting, and customer EHS questionnaires.

• Contribute to internal and external audits and inspections.

• Organize and execute safety training programs.

• Ensure compliance with health surveillance programs.

• Act as the Health and Safety Officer for the Cusago Site

What you'll need

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Health and Safety, Chemistry Engineering, or a related field.

• 1-2 years of EHS experience, preferably in the chemical or manufacturing industry.

• Knowledge of EHS regulations (ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and Seveso normative.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

• Excellent knowledge of Excel.

• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

• Proactive, with a results-driven and collaborative approach.

• Operational autonomy, excellent planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize.

Where you'll work

This is an on-site opportunity. Preference for candidates in the Cusago area - Location is not reachable by public transportation.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our team of more than 9,500 employees supports our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor in the world!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market-aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.