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The EH&S SPECIALIST (a contractor role to be converted to permanent staff) will provide support and facilitate the implementation of the company's EHS Management System and national legislation across the Czech Republic Gases business.

The EH&S SPECIALIST will be part of the EMEA EHS&Q team and will report to the EH&S Manager. You will be supporting 5 production plants and about 1000 customer installations.

Start date: ASAP

Contract: A contractor role for a definite period of time of one year, with possibility to be converted to permanent staff

Location: home-based, anywhere in the Czech Republic, preferably near Litvínov or Děčín or Prague or Hradec Králové or Pardubice or Brno

What we offer

Gaining experience in a reputable, international company

Attractive benefits package - 25 days of annual leave, annual bonus, meal contributions and sick days

Multicultural and dynamic work environment

Work from home supported

As the EHS Specialist, you will

Provide timely, accurate and relevant EHS specialist advice and site support - classroom trainings, site-work risk assessments, accident and incident investigation etc.Provide on-site support during major projects, shutdown activities or major modificationsProvide EHS support to develop successful partnerships with long term contract companies and their staffFacilitate the implementation of new or revised global or local company EHS StandardsImplement and maintain all standards and requirementsCooperate with Root Cause Analysis team to ensure thorough and consistent approach, especially regarding behavioural safetyApply global and local Company standards and legislationParticipating in the EH&S self-assessment and Audit process and, together with Line Management

As the EHS Specialist, you already are or have

Solid relevant experience in Environmental & Health Safety management (BOZP) is required, working in either plant operations or maintenance roles and/or working independently in an EHS support or functional role.Engineering background and Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent qualification with demonstrated relevant technical experience.Knowledge of legal regulations in the Czech Republic is required and acquisition of professional competence in Slovakia and Hungary could be undertaken.Knowledge of production, storage and use of technical gases would be beneficial.Knowledge 1 or 2 additional Health & Safety specialist areas such as dedicated facilities (Pressure Systems, Gas systems, Cranes, Electrical systems), Mechanical Integrity, Building permit systems, Waste would be beneficial.Understanding of relevant legislation such as environmental, labour and dangerous goods management (CLP, ADR).Knowledge of EHS management systems and of the processes, technologies and equipment is essential.Excellent communication and influencing skills are a major requirement. Good command / effective operational proficiency in both Czech and English language (Hungarian language is advantage).Active driver licence B, readiness to travel about 20% of working time.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is crucial, inclusion is in our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter!

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Talent Acquisition Team at Air Products

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.