Job Description:
EHS Specialist
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced and motivated EHS Specialist to join our team in Petfurdo (Hungary) and support the development of a strong safety culture aligned with our “Zero Harm” program. This is a full-time, on-site position from Monday to Friday, reporting directly to the EHS Manager. The role requires daily presence on-site, close collaboration with production teams, contractors, and leadership, and active involvement in inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
Do you think you’re the right fit for this opportunity? Apply today!
Role Responsibilities:
As an EHS Specialist, you will be responsible for:
Developing risk reduction initiatives and supporting employees and leadership in identifying and implementing safety improvements.
Organizing and coordinating EHS development programs, monitoring progress, and ensuring safe operations in compliance with Huntsman standards and local regulations.
Overseeing safety-conscious operations in occupational safety, fire protection, and disaster management.
Maintaining communication with relevant authorities and collaborating with internal departments on EHS and industrial safety matters.
Participating in incident investigations, ensuring proper handling according to standards and regulations, and following up on corrective actions.
Taking part in internal and external audits and official inspections.
Ensuring EHS procedures and instructions are up-to-date and followed by all personnel.
Supporting EHS risk management and promoting a strong safety culture.
Enhancing employees’ hazard awareness and risk recognition through the “Zero Harm” program.
Monitoring contractor compliance with Huntsman’s EHS requirements.
Preparing, updating, and conducting occupational safety and fire protection training.
Experience and Competencies:
We are looking for experienced candidates with strong EHS knowledge, practical skills, and the ability to influence safety culture across diverse teams.
What we are looking for:
Degree in chemical engineering, another technical field, or specialized EHS qualification.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a related EHS role in the manufacturing industry.
Strong knowledge of EHS principles and compliance requirements.
Practical, hands-on approach with experience in inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Confident professional English skills (spoken and written).
Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
Team player, eager to learn, and proactive in promoting a safe culture.
Ability to work fully on-site (remote work only in ad hoc situations); occasional weekend work may be required.
Certified Fire Protection Engineer qualification preferred.
What next?
If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative, and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.
About Us:
At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization.
Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.
We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.
In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.
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Skills Required
- Degree in chemical engineering or specialized EHS qualification
- Minimum 3 years of experience in EHS role in manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of EHS principles
- English language skills, spoken and written
- Certified Fire Protection Engineer qualification
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
