Chemical safety coordinator

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Chemical safety coordinator

Do you like to work systematically to develop processes? Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable and safe work environment in the chemicals area? Do you want to work in a complex, high-tech industry and contribute to a better climate?

Welcome to the Division of QEHS and the unit EPS - Health, Environment and Safety! We are a team in areas such as work environment and health, environment and safety who work together to support both the factory and the entire organization in the relevant areas. We see a need to grow our team with a resource that focuses on our work with chemicals.

Your contribution to the transition to fossil-free energy In the role of Chemical safety coordinator, your responsibility will be to coordinate chemical issues and maintain processes for safe chemical management. This includes:

• Ensure that we work safely and ensure regulations and legal requirements for the environment and chemicals

• Manage and further develop our chemical management system iChemistry

• Provide support to our organization to manage, replace, and phase out unwanted chemical products

• In cooperation with other departments, ensure a safe process for the purchase of chemical products

• courses in chemical management

• Be a contact person for authorities regarding chemical issues

• Administer and write reports

You will work from Bränslegatan in Västerås with a hybrid work schedule.

We are looking for you

To grow here, we believe that you are structured, have a systematic way of working and are motivated by streamlining processes. You have an interest in chemical management and sustainability. You enjoy collaborating and building networks both internally and externally. We also believe that you understand manufacturing processes for safety and improvement work.

Here you will be met by an environment that is developing and improving. We hope you are curious to learn more about working with chemical questions in the nuclear power industry.

Qualifications

• Education in the field of environment or chemicals. Alternatively, if you have in-depth knowledge in the field through work experience

• 3+ years of experience in structured environment and chemical work.

• Good insight and understanding of chemicals

• Understanding of manufacturing processes

• Experience in administration and chemical registers

• Experience making plans, analyses and follow-up.

• Full professional proficiency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken

If you also have knowledge of performing chemical work environment measurements and have worked in the manufacturing industry, that is meritorious.

Welcome with your application consisting of CV, cover letter and education certificate. Selection and interviews will take place at the beginning of September.

Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.

You will report to Agneta Johansson. For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Agneta Johansson johansaa@westinghouse.com or Malin Andersson, Phone +46 21 34 75 77

Agreement area

This position belongs to the Technology Agreement SI/Unionen/Ledarna.

Union representatives

Akademikerförening at Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren +46 21 347825, AFW@westinghouse.com

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com

We offer: 

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad.    As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace. 

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture. 

Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.

Some of the benefits employees in the Sweden can expect:

• Wellness Allowance
• Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal
• Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)
• ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Employee Referral Program: potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse 

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