October 17, 2024

Eastman

Oulu

HSESQ Engineer

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

HSESQ Engineer
Oulu, Finland

HSESQ Engineer position emphasizes to occupational health, safety and environmental topics at Oulu site. The position is also related to quality, feed safety and security responsibilities. Employment starts with induction period continuing as a substitute for HSESQ Manager during her parental leave. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found, and the contract will continue (at least) until February 2026.

Role Description

You plan and implement the site's HSESQ procedures (occupational health, safety, quality, environment, feed safety and security) and practices so that the site complies with standards, regulations, permits and laws.
You are responsible for certified ISO (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) standards.
You continuously seek to improve local practices to better serve local needs and motivate the organization to be involved in improvement needs.
You prepare environmental, health and safety documents and reports.
You conduct risk assessments and coach line management with their risk assessments.
You perform internal audits, take part in external audits, and drive continuous HSESQ improvement.
You design and organize environmental, health and safety trainings for employees.
You participate in cross functional problem-solving and improvement teams at the site and global level.
You manage and investigate incidents related to site health, safety, environment and security.
You co-operate with local authorities and other stakeholders in your responsibility area, ensuring the continuous development of the network and the overall relationship.

Required Qualification & Experience

Bachelor or Master’s degree in chemistry, process engineering or in a related field.
Relevant experience in working with occupational health, safety and environmental issues, knowledge of security and feed safety is seen as an advantage, preferably from chemical industry
Strong communication and leadership skills with an emphasis on people development and change management.
Proven ability to plan and execute safety protocols effectively and strengthen safety culture.
You have a positive can-do mindset and a proactive approach to work.
Fluent in Finnish and English

Please submit your application and resume for this position as soon as possible, but no later than 30.11.2024. Act quickly, as we will start interviews immediately upon receiving suitable applicants. For further information please contact HSESQ Manager Katja Pääskylä, +358 40 846 0947, katja.paaskyla@eastman.com from 25th of October onwards.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law. Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.