HSESQ Engineer (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) (M/W/D) – Kraton Chemical, Gersthofen

JR Germany; Gersthofen; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in specialty chemicals seeks an experienced HSESQ Engineer for their Gersthofen facility. This role entails maintaining health, safety, environment, and quality management systems while leading a quality laboratory. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a related field and significant professional experience, focusing on safety and compliance with industry standards.

Leistungen

Opportunities for professional development

Collaboration with dedicated colleagues

Focus on sustainability initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Fluent in both German and English, spoken and written.
• Strong knowledge of occupational safety regulations.

Aufgaben

• Lead the local quality laboratory with two employees.
• Maintain and improve Quality and HSES management systems.
• Conduct employee training sessions based on Kraton guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Safety Management

Communication

Environmental Awareness

Ausbildung

University degree in safety engineering or environmental sciences

Certification as a safety specialist

Tools

Microsoft Office

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HSESQ Engineer (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) (M/W/D) – Kraton Chemical, Gersthofen, gersthofen

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Posted:

14.06.2025

Expiry Date:

29.07.2025

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Job Description:

Kraton Pine Chemical is a worldwide company in the field of tall oil-based specialty chemicals with biorefineries in Europe and the USA and sales units around the world. Our products originate from renewable raw materials from the forest. Products are manufactured without compromise and will contribute to a sustainable future for future generations and will enable our customers to produce every day – environmentally friendly products. We contribute to a cleaner, brighter, and safer world.

Gersthofen located in the Augsburg area, is one of four facilities in Europe with approximately 25 employees, with foundation of loyal and competent employees with and strong safety mindset.

HSESQ ENGINEER
(Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) (M/W/D) – Kraton Chemical, Gersthofen

We are seeking an experienced HSESQ Engineer to maintain and enhance our quality, health, safety, environmental, and security management systems in Gersthofen. You are responsible for professionally leading the quality laboratory on site, and two employees working in the laboratory. In this role, you will work closely with employees, regional teams, and corporate colleagues to strengthen safety culture, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive continuous improvement. This role is crucial in driving a safetyfirst approach and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the local quality laboratory with two employees.
• Maintain and improve the Quality and HSES management system at the Gersthofen site.
• Ensure efficient EHS communication and promote a culture of continuous safety improvement.
• Conduct employee training sessions based on Kraton guidelines and organize required certifications.
• Collaborate with regional and corporate HSES and Quality colleagues.
• Organize and participate in internal and external audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 50001).
• Oversee workplace hygiene monitoring with external partners.
• Ensure proper emergency management preparedness.
• Act as the point of contact for health, safety, and environmental concerns in change management.
• Assist in safety discussions and assessments.
• Prepare internal sustainability reports based on data analysis.
• University degree (or equivalent) in safety engineering, environmental sciences, or a related field.
• Certification as a safety specialist (preferably via BG RCI) or relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of regulations in occupational safety and the chemical industry.
• Familiarity with explosion protection, AwSV, TA-Luft, hazardous substances, and transportation safety laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Fluent in both German and English, spoken and written.
• A local work environment with great opportunity to gain experience and learn outside of HSES, at the same time a globally respected organization with a strong focus on Safety and sustainability.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership in HSES initiatives.
• Collaboration with dedicated colleagues focused on operational excellence and sustainability.