EHS Specialist

Around the globe, we help cities and industries manage, optimize and make the most of their resources. We provide an array of solutions related to water, energy and materials to promote a cleaner more sustainable world for all of us.

The collective expertise and passion of our people, combined with a broad portfolio of over 10,000 technologies, makes us uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that positively impact the environment. Come be part of something special - start your journey today! 

As an EHS Specialist you will be primarily responsible for developing, implementing and managing Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies and practices and international standard across the Italian business.

Essential Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in EHS performance at sales, service & project organization in the country to achieve EHS excellence and keep internal and external EHS Management systems certifications in place;
• Implement local EHS programs to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations and with Veolia Business Policies;
• Be responsible for the emergency response program of sales, service & project organization in the Country to have procedures and intervention equipment and to act in case of an incident;
• Organize and coordinates risk-assessments, investigations of incidents and accidents, and advises in complex root cause investigations to be able to improve safety and reduce risks;
• Coordinate employee's EHS training for sales, service & project organization in the Country;
• Realize EHS Field audits leading compliance, ensure or support prompt closure of findings;
• Track goals achievement through collection, analysis, and communication of EHS goals and measurements;
• Participate in EHS compliance and/or management system audits;
• Knowledge of local EHS regulations affecting business operations and communicates specific regulatory requirements as they apply to the work setting;
• Manage and deliver EHS documentation according customers requirement, with particular focus on waste management;
• Possibility to travel 20-30 % of time, as required.
   

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership and operations;
• Oversee of the work of EHS consultants for specific EHS projects (eg. Audits, Training, Site Assessment);
• Coordinate the safety of Veolia employees who works in Veolia buildings.
   

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in similar roles;
• Bachelor Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineer, or equivalent;
• Knowledge Italian and European EHS legislation;
• General knowledge of job related topics (e.g. Risks, analytical tools...);
• Profound knowledge on health & safety issues, in particular the risks associated with chemicals;
• Fluent Italian and English;
• Knowledge of ISO 14000 and 45000;
• ASPP certification;
• Safety trainer certification.
   

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to influence organization culture, personnel and EHS programs;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects and tasks by using timelines and tracking systems of action plan/milestones to assure self-delivery;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize the most important liabilities and compliance issues and focuses activities/efforts on them;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer

• Hybrid work: half week worked from our Milan office, half week worked remotely;
• Meal voucher;
• Life and health insurance;
• Physical and psychological wellbeing programs;
• One day of paid volunteering leave per year.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits working in a dynamic environment with challenging projects and training provided to ensure your success.

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace!