HSE Specialist

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.   We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? About the job  Nouryon has an outstanding opportunity for an HSE Specialist in Stenungsund. The HSE Specialist is part of R&D at the Innovation Center in Stenungsund and focuses on the unique challenges associated with research laboratory and pilot plant operations. This role implements policies and strategies together with the Site management team as well as the R&D managers and employees to ensure full legal compliance and continuous improvement within all areas of Health, Safety, Security and Environment. In your future role as you will  * Develop and improve HSE strategy for chemical R&D labs and pilot plants. * Ensure compliance with Nouryon directives, policies, Swedish HSE&S, and labor laws. * Support risk assessments and process safety management; lead MOCs, HAZOP studies, and incident investigations. * Manage maintenance work orders, coordinate contractors, issue work permits, ensure safety. * Provide safety training for lab personnel, contractors, and visitors. * Implement occupational health programs, monitor exposure to hazards. * Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and ensure corrective actions. * Oversee handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste. * Promote continuous improvement in HSE practices through awareness and engagement. We believe you bring  * Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. * Experience in HSE roles, preferably in chemical research, chemical process industry, or a related high-hazard industry. * In-depth knowledge of chemical health risks, and relevant safety and environmental regulations. * Familiarity with process safety management principles and chemical safety management systems. * Experience with hazard identification and risk assessment in chemical processes, and root cause analysis. * Swedish and English language fluency. We believe you are...  An individual with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and implement HSE strategies. You possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. We offer you  At Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly coworkers, plus benefits in addition to salary. Our collective agreement is with IKEM. Plus, we offer unilateral perks, such as bonus, reduced hours, wellness allowance, lunch allowance, and more.  Have we got your interest?   This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Ina Ehlers, Section Manager Analysis EMEA.  Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/   We look forward to receiving your application!  We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.   About Nouryon   We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today.  If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.  Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.   Contact    For additional information about the vacancy please contact hiring manager Ina Ehlers, Section Manager Analysis EMEA, ina.ehlers@nouryon.com If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com  Union related contacts included below:  Sveriges Ingenjörer: Anna-Lena Palm +46 303 851 13   Unionen: Magnus Svensson +46 303 858 38  #WeAreNouryon #Changemakers  We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.