Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist - Italy

Sungrow Europe • Full-time • Milano • 3d ago

Your mission

Hey there and welcome to your new Opportunity with us.
Being an EHS Specialist in Italy is an exciting task, since you are the superhero we need!

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for managing, implementing, and overseeing EHS programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, as well as industry standards. This role involves more advanced EHS tasks, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring to promote a safe and sustainable working environment. The EHS Specialist will proactively identify hazards and implement corrective actions, helping the organization minimize risks and protect employee health and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

EHS Program Management:
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive EHS programs, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Develop strategies for integrating safety and environmental standards into daily operations, while maintaining a balance between business objectives and compliance.
- Collaborate with other departments to implement EHS initiatives and foster a culture of safety across the organization.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
- Conduct in-depth risk assessments together with the supervisors and responsible parties to identify potential environmental, health, and safety hazards, and develop mitigation strategies to address these risks.
- Ensure that EHS risk assessments are continuously updated to reflect changing conditions, regulations, and business operations.
- Advise management, supervisors and employees on best practices to reduce risks and ensure compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations.
EHS Audits and Inspections:
- Plan, execute, and document regular EHS audits and inspections to assess compliance with internal standards, local, and international regulations.
- Identify non-compliance issues or areas for improvement, and develop corrective action plans to address these gaps.
- Track audit results and provide detailed reports to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Advisory and Training:
- Provide expert advice and guidance on EHS-related issues to management, supervisors, and employees, ensuring clear communication of EHS responsibilities and compliance obligations.
- Develop and deliver training programs to promote awareness of EHS requirements, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all EHS-related queries, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
EHS Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of EHS activities, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Ensure that all EHS-related records are in compliance with legal requirements and are readily accessible for audits, regulatory reviews, and internal assessments.
- Prepare and submit required regulatory reports on time, ensuring full compliance with local national regulations.

Your profile

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Experience:
- 5 years of relevant experience in EHS management, ideally within an electrical activities environment..
- Proven track record in risk assessment, program management, and compliance monitoring.
Skills and Competencies:
- Program Management: Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage multiple EHS programs simultaneously.
- Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating environmental, health, and safety risks.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of local, national, and international EHS regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate complex EHS concepts to all levels of the organization, from frontline employees to senior management.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to conduct thorough audits, risk assessments, and analyse data to drive continuous improvement.
- Languages: Italian & English C1
Core Values:
- Integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential qualities for this role.
- A commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace, while supporting the overall success of the company.

Why us?

Clean and accessible energy is the key to a sustainable future on our planet!

We are market leaders in the solar energy space with the strongest PV-inverter R&D team and we are the largest inverter manufacturer. If you decide to join our team, you will benefit from the following:

Opportunities for career advancement as we are growing very fast in the EMEA region.
Bonus payment on a fixed schedule every year based on performance.
A multinational team with a diverse and inclusive mindset.
Travel within Europe for training sessions or to attend renewable energy events.
Opportunity to visit our R&D facilities in China!

About us

We are a green tech company with young creative minds.
We are fighting every day to make our mission happen – Clean Power for All!

With 870+GW of clean power presently installed worldwide, we are on the road to success!

Welcome at Sungrow

Founded in 1997 by University Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial & industrial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions, NEV driving solutions, EV charging solutions and renewable hydrogen production systems.

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