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Essity

Global hygiene and health products company

Technical Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & SafetyUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeHoogezand, NetherlandsIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • You have hbo-level work and thinking ability; a technical education such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, or a comparable field is preferred. A relevant technical MBO-4 qualification combined with suitable experience and safety knowledge may also be appropriate.
  • You have relevant experience in an industrial or technical production environment and can substantively assess incidents, risks, machines, and installations.
  • You can interpret technical drawings and specifications and have knowledge of technical safety.
  • You are analytical and practical, listen to different perspectives, form an independent professional judgment, and address others clearly and respectfully when safety is at risk.
  • You are willing to work on-site in Hoogezand, offer some flexibility within a production environment, and travel internationally occasionally.

Responsibilities

  • You investigate incidents and near misses, collect facts, analyze causes, and advise on effective corrective measures.
  • You assess unsafe situations and advise on appropriate technical, organizational, and personal protective measures.
  • You check whether existing and new machines meet technical safety requirements, relevant regulations, and applicable company standards.
  • You determine with operational employees how technical and high-risk work can be carried out safely and practically.
  • You advise project leaders and technical teams on safety, technical solutions, documentation, and relevant permits.
  • You support line leaders with safety issues and contribute to sustainable improvements in safety performance.
  • You inspect machines at international suppliers before they are shipped to the production site when needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with machine safety, CE marking, electrical installations, and machine guarding is preferred.
  • An MVK, HVK, or IVK qualification is an advantage.

About the Company

Essity

Global hygiene and health products company

Essity is a global hygiene and health company focused on essential consumer and professional hygiene products. Its offerings include brands like TENA for incontinence care and Tork for workplace hygiene, distributed through consumer and business channels worldwide. After separating from its forestry business in 2017, Essity concentrates on hygiene and sustainability, unlike more diversified peers. Its goal is to deliver essential hygiene and health solutions globally while driving steady growth and responsible practices for shareholders.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Sweden
Founded
1929

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