EHS Specialist

About the Job

As a member of the site EHS team the EHS Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety fire safety industrial safety and environmental regulations while continuously developing and strengthening the EHS culture. The role involves close cooperation with production and support functions to ensure safe and legally compliant operations.

Main Responsibilities

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)

What We Expect

University degree (technical or natural sciences field)
Minimum 25 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

Advantages

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

Xellia Pharmaceuticals is the global leader in fermentation-based non-beta-lactam anti-infectives supplying Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Finished Dosage Forms (FDFs) to over 500 pharmaceutical companies across 80 countries.

Recognized by the World Health Organization and the European Union for our critical medicines we play a vital role in combating severe infections and antimicrobial resistance. Headquartered in Denmark we operate manufacturing sites in Copenhagen Denmark; Budapest Hungary; and Taizhou China with R&D and commercial operations in seven additional locations globally. As the only European manufacturer of several key anti-infectives and with a heritage spanning over 120 years we are driven by purpose and progress.

With more than 1100 employees our impact starts from within. We offer a workplace where ideas curiosity and initiative thrive and where your role evolves with your ambition. Instead of rigid structures we provide real responsibility freedom to explore and support to grow. Together we shape not only the future of our company and the development of our people but also the health of communities worldwide.

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