EHS Specialist

DAB Pumps; Mestrino; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DAB Pumps is seeking an EHS Specialist to manage Health, Safety and Environment across its sites in Italy. The role reports to the HS Manager and works with the Plant Manager to ensure compliant operations and continuous HSE improvement.

You will implement ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, conduct risk assessments, train staff, and drive sustainable practices in line with Italian law and corporate directives. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Environmental or Safety Engineering, or a technical degree with equivalent experience.
• Qualified to assume the role of RSPP (Prevention and Protection Service Officer) at operations sites according to Italian law.
• Specialized training certs in occupational health and safety, environment, and sustainability, particularly for RSPP roles.
• HSE experience in industrial operations contexts, preferably in the mechanical business sector.
• Experience implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 (ISO 50001 a plus).
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Taking on the role of EHS specialist and act as RSPP at the operational sites, in compliance with Italian law, after induction.
• Identification, management and control of all applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Managing risk analysis and assessments on HSE matters according to business activities.
• Drafting and monitoring prevention, protection and improvement plans based on HSE assessments.
• Conducting internal inspections and audits to ensure management and control of HSE aspects.
• Reporting to the HS Manager and collaborating with site management on prevention and improvement measures.
• Supporting authorities and regulatory bodies, managing permits and regulatory compliance.
• Ensuring compliance with HSE requirements and maintaining ISO management systems.
• Ensuring employees are aware of responsibilities and receive adequate training.
• Participating in committees and promoting HSE, sustainability, and ESG initiatives.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree (Environmental or Safety) or technical degree with equivalent experience

Job description

About DAB

At DAB we are a global community of 1700 people. Our mission is to provide technological and sustainable solutions to handle water, which make us part of a needed change for our future. Our people culture is shaped by distributed leadership, embracing dynamic principles that promote an open and collaborative workplace where everyone can thrive and bring their best selves.
Are you ready to grow with us?

Position - EHS Specialist

We are seeking for a passionate and driven person who, reporting to the HS Manager and working in the operational sites in full cooperation with the Plant Manager, manages all aspects and activities related to HSE Health Safety Environment.

What You Will Do

• Taking on the role of EHS specialist and act as RSPP (Responsible of Prevention and Protection Service) at the operational sites, in compliance with Italian law, after an adequate induction period;
• Identification, management and control of all the law and regulations applicable requirements and according to the Group's corporate directives related to health, safety and environment;
• Managing risk analysis and assessments on HSE matters, taking into account the specific kind of the business activities and the organization;
• Drafting, defining, proposing, keeping updated and monitoring prevention, protection and improvement plans based on HSE risk assessments and/or sustainability projects;
• Conducting internal inspections and audits in operational areas in order to ensure the management, monitoring and control of all HSE aspects, including operational aspects, in full collaboration with colleagues;
• Reporting to the HS Manager and working with site management in order to propose, define, and implement suitable prevention and protection measures, improvement initiatives, and action plans to eliminate or reduce HSE risks, improving HSE performance, and promoting sustainable development;
• Supporting the HS Manager, plant management teams, and company management in relations with authorities and regulatory third bodies, managing authorization processes and compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Ensuring compliance with the requirements applicable to operations activities obtaining, implementing and maintaining permits and authorizations and HSE management systems (certs ISO 45001, ISO 14001);
• Regularly verifying that employees are aware of their responsibilities and roles regarding HSE and sustainability and that they comply with established measures;
• Preparing, planning, and managing training programs and awareness initiatives on HSE and sustainability topics (with external experts if necessary), ensuring that all employees receive adequate training, and specific instruction according to their work environments and roles;
• Contributing to implementation of Group standards, management systems and generation and distribution of best practices, proposing new procedures and guidelines;
• Participating as a supporting member of specific committees and meetings proactively promoting initiatives and projects related to HSE, sustainability, and ESG topics;
• Reporting on HSE and sustainability performance data for the sites and the Group, also for ESG purposes.

Who You Are

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Environmental or Safety Engineering, or a technical degree with equivalent experience;
• Qualified to assume the role of RSPP (Prevention and Protection Service Officer) at operations sites according to Italian law;
• Specialized training certs in occupational health and safety, environment, and sustainability, particularly for RSPP roles and certified trainer status as required by Italian law;
• HSE experience in industrial operations contexts, preferably in the mechanical business sector;
• Experience in implementing HSE management systems ISO 45001, ISO 14001, (ISO 50001 will be considered a plus);
• Fluent in English;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong cooperative attitude, and teamwork orientation;
• Ability to manage defined tasks autonomously after eventual appropriate initial support;
• Goal-oriented mindset aligned with company objectives (both group and plant);
• Ability to analyze and summarize with a strategic and systemic vision.

What you will find –

• Distributed leadership encouraging a "can do" attitude;
• Global and multicultural environment;
• Continuous learning approach;
• International cross functional teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We promote and support an inclusive culture, encouraging workforce diversity. We value at all qualified applicants without any form of discrimination, such as race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity. Those aspects strengthen our competitive advantage by fueling innovation in a work environment where people can thrive and grow.

Target Hiring Range

Total compensation package in the range between €38,000 and €48,000 gross per year.

DAB pay ranges for a job are based on the location specific market of similar jobs, according to third-parties salary benchmark surveys. Individual salary within that range, could vary for several reasons, including skills, capabilities, experience.