Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.
To strengthen our Manufacturing Site in Samarate, Italy, we are looking for a committed
HSE Intern / Junior HSE Specialist (m/f/d)
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a motivated talent to strengthen our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) team and actively support our “Safety First” culture at our site in Samarate, Italy. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or a junior candidate at the beginning of their HSE career.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collecting and updating information required for risk assessments based on local legal requirements
- Supporting all regular HSE inspections at the plant
- Supporting internal HSE audits and organizing internal HSE trainings (scheduling, participant lists, documentation)
- Supporting the management of PPE (filling vending machines, checking quantities and stock levels)
- Engaging with employees and supervisors to raise HSE awareness (e.g. HSE meetings, daily shift handover meetings)
- Supporting in the field verification of the correct application of HSE procedures and HSE instructions
- Checking contractors’ HSE documentation (according to local legal requirements) and supporting the supervision of contractors in the field
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate or soon-to-be graduate in Environmental Engineering, Management/Industrial Engineering, Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field
- Alternatively: First relevant experience in HSE (e.g. internship, working student, junior position)
- Strong interest in health, safety and environmental topics in an industrial environment
- Structured, reliable and hands-on working style; willingness to spend time on the shop floor
- Good communication skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels
- Good English skills
If you are passionate about safety and sustainability and want to make a real impact on people and the environment, we look forward to your application.
INTERESTED?
We look forward to receiving your full application (CV, copies of your qualifications, salary expectations and your earliest possible start date) via our application management system by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.
ABOUT US
Westlake Global Compounds is a leading global provider of customized solutions for the compounding industry. With locations in the US, China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Japan, and Vietnam, we serve six key industries: automotive, healthcare, construction, consumer goods, packaging, and additive solutions. We are passionate about exceeding our customers' needs through superior technology, product quality, and operational excellence.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
Skills Required
- Graduate or soon-to-be graduate in Environmental Engineering, Management/Industrial Engineering, Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field
- First relevant experience in HSE
- Strong interest in health, safety and environmental topics
- Good communication skills and ability to interact with employees
- Good English skills
What We Do
Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) is a quality manufacturer and dependable global supplier of petrochemicals, plastics and building products. Our mission is to serve our clients by enhancing daily life through the products and services we provide, which in turn make life better for people every day. Employing approximately 9,500 people, Westlake operates from 36 locations in North America, 11 in Europe and 6 in Asia.
