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Arxada

Global specialty chemicals for microbial control

Occupational Safety and Environmental Protection Specialist

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVisp, SwitzerlandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed technical or natural-science education, such as chemistry, process engineering, environmental sciences, engineering, or a comparable field; alternatively, completed vocational training at HF level with relevant professional experience.
  • At least five years of professional experience in occupational safety, environmental protection, chemical production, or technical administration; experience in an industrial or chemical environment is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of Swiss occupational safety and environmental legislation, including EKAS, UVG, ArG, USG, ChemG, StFV, and GSchG, is desirable.
  • Further training in occupational safety or environmental protection, such as ASGS training or an environmental-protection specialist course, is desirable; willingness to complete such training is also acceptable.
  • Experience handling hazardous substances, dangerous-goods transport, and chemical legislation.
  • Knowledge of occupational hygiene and exposure assessment is desirable.
  • Business-fluent German and good English for collaboration in an international company; French is advantageous.
  • A structured, careful, and independent working approach, with strong follow-through and adherence to deadlines.
  • Ability to understand technical and environmental relationships and translate requirements into practical work steps.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365; experience with EHS, waste, or substance-data systems is advantageous.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and consider different perspectives.

Responsibilities

  • Support implementation and follow-up of measures arising from risk assessments, inspections, incidents, audits, and safety programs.
  • Maintain EHS-related documents, registers, metrics, training records, and action lists, ensuring they remain current.
  • Prepare safety inspections, checks, and EHS training; support their delivery and document the results.
  • Handle waste-management tasks, including declarations, consignment notes, disposal routes, documentation, and quantity analyses.
  • Maintain substance data and environmental information for hazardous and operating materials, and support inquiries about storage, use, and disposal.
  • Record, validate, and document emissions- and wastewater-related data, and support implementation of defined legal and operational requirements.
  • Coordinate technical inquiries with internal departments and external service providers, and consistently follow up on agreed deadlines and actions.
  • Contribute to EHS projects, continuous improvement, and preparation for internal and external audits and contact with authorities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Industrial or chemical-environment experience.
  • Knowledge of Swiss occupational safety and environmental legislation, including EKAS, UVG, ArG, USG, ChemG, StFV, and GSchG.
  • Further training in occupational safety or environmental protection, such as ASGS training or an environmental-protection specialist course; alternatively, willingness to complete such training.
  • Knowledge of occupational hygiene and exposure assessment.
  • French-language skills.
  • Experience with EHS, waste, or substance-data systems.

About the Company

Arxada

Global specialty chemicals for microbial control

Arxada provides specialty chemicals and microbial control solutions for industrial customers across wood and material protection, paints and coatings, hygiene, personal care, and crop protection. Its products include differentiated chemistries that protect materials, improve performance, and support sustainability. The company leverages regulatory expertise, IP strength, and a strong R&D pipeline to develop and bring high-value solutions to market, aided by its merger with Troy that widens its portfolio and global reach. Its differentiators are deep regulatory know-how, intellectual property, and an active development pipeline, and its goal is to help customers improve performance while advancing sustainability with reliable, compliant microbial control and specialty chemistries.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
2015

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