EHS Specialist

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Responsibilities:

•  Monitors and ensures the correct implementation of current legal regulations regarding Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Protection (coordinates internal departments to ensure compliance with applicable legislation); 
•  Ensures employee training, awareness, and verification according to the annual plan regarding legal requirements and rules related to Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Protection, through both types of training (on-the-job training and periodic training); 
•  Investigates, records, reports, and maintains control over records of work accidents, occupational diseases, technical incidents, and damages, together with the external service provider; 
•  Organizes quarterly H&S Committee (CSSM) meetings with VAT-RO committee members; 
•  Coordinates selective waste management and waste sorting in compliance with legal requirements; 
•  Ensures that Occupational Health & Safety action plans are implemented and verifies them monthly during factory tours together with internal departments and  the external service; 
•  Prepares documentation for obtaining environmental permits, agreements, and authorizations, as well as environmental documentation required for implementing various organizational activities; 
•  Responsible for managing and distributing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to VAT-RO employees; 
•  Actively involved in the CIP/Darwin program based on actions resulting from daily EHS tours; 
•  Acts with integrity and objectivity in all activities, complies with and promotes VAT-RO internal regulations and the VAT-RO Code of Conduct.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Technical (Machinery or Polytechnical etc.) education with advanced training in quality management
• Degree in quality management, environment, health & safety, engineering preferred
• Solid PC skills (MS Office)
• 4–5 years of experience in a related role
• Certifications: Health and Safety Inspector (80 hours) and Risk Assessor (180–240 hours)
• Internal auditor 14001/ 45001 certificate
• Knowledge of analysis methods (5 Why, 8D)
• Familiarity with ERP systems for data integration

Soft skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain focused and divided attention, with resistance to disruptive factors
• Good knowledge of specific HSE / Emergency (SU) / Environmental work instructions
• Ability to organize and structure CSSM meetings
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to respond flexibly and manage various situations, including conflict and emotional scenarios
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and motivate both direct and indirect staff within the organization

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.