EHS Specialist

Since 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum has been shaping the vacuum industry with groundbreaking innovations. Every day, over 4,000 employees at 10 production sites and more than 20 sales and service companies worldwide give everything for our customers. With our comprehensive portfolio, we offer solutions for all types of vacuum applications. We are not only driven by highest quality standards. It is our vision to be the most sustainable and fastest growing market player in our industry to drive technology for a sustainable future.    
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As an EHS Specialist, you are responsible for implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the company's health, safety, and environmental programs. You ensure compliance with legal regulations and internal standards, promote a safety-first culture, and proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.

You work closely with management, supervisors, and employees across departments to support safe and sustainable work practices. Your role combines regulatory expertise, practical implementation, training, and incident prevention to protect people, the environment and the business.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Expected for all

• Respect and apply the company Value System, namely:

• • objective communication (fact based, no interpretation),
  • team spirit (good relationship with each colleague, mutual support),
  • motivation and involvement (practical help, professional behavior, anticipation of needs),
  • trust and respect (inspire and work in trust, no ironic criticism),
  • discipline (complies with policies, standards, etc.) and consistency (ensure activities are in line with company goals).

• Apply the safety rules throughout the company and report without delay to the manager any situation endangering the integrity of people or property.
• Commit to limiting the environmental impact of his/her actions (selective sorting, saving of water, paper and energy, ...).

• Regulatory Compliance & Monitoring

• • Ensure full compliance with all applicable HSE laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Maintain updated knowledge of national/local regulations.
  • Prepare and submit required reports to authorities (e.g., incident reports, waste tracking).
  • Conduct internal audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Risk Assessment & Prevention

• • Participate in safety walks and risk assessments for new installations or changes.
  • Monitor that corrective and preventive actions from risk assessments are implemented and tracked.

• Incident Management & Investigation

• • Lead or support investigations into accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
  • Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Maintain incident logs and use data to spot trends and areas for improvement.

• Training & Awareness

• • Organize HSE training sessions for new hires and perform periodically training for staff.
  • Promote awareness of safe work practices, emergency procedures, and sustainability topics.
  • Develop training materials and ensure documentation of employee participation.

• Safety & Emergency Preparedness

• • Maintain and test emergency response plans (fire, chemical spill, evacuation, first aid).
  • Oversee first aid stations, fire extinguishers, spill kits, and safety signage.
  • Coordinate with external emergency services and conduct drills as needed.

• Environmental Management

• • Monitor and report environmental KPIs (e.g. waste, water use), accurately and on time.
  • Support waste segregation, recycling initiatives, and pollution prevention.
  • Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

• Continuous Improvement & Culture Building

• • Drive HSE continuous improvement initiatives (5S, safety KPIs, behavioral safety).
  • Support implementation of lean safety and safe-by-design principles.
  • Encourage employee involvement and ownership in HSE practices (e.g., suggestion schemes, safety committees).

Profile

• Functional Competencies

• • Good knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and best practices.
  • Familiarity with environmental compliance, hazardous materials handling, and waste management.
  • Competent in using HSE management systems, reporting tools, and MS Office.
  • Experience with audits and certification systems (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

• Methodological Competencies

• • Structured approach to risk assessment and problem-solving.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and propose actions.
  • Capable of creating procedures, training content, and standard documentation.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on measurable impact.

• Leadership & Interpersonal Competencies

• • Confident communicator at all levels — from shop floor to management.
  • Ability to lead safety talks, training, and investigations with clarity and empathy.
  • Influential and persuasive in promoting a proactive safety culture.
  • Collaborative team player who fosters ownership and engagement in HSE topics.

Other:

• • Min. 3 years of experience in the EHS field.
  • Technical background, preferable engineering.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID: 3684