Safety & Environment Specialist (BHP)

MSD; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Safety & Environment Specialist in Poland to coordinate daily EHS activities. You will act as the local EHS contact, supporting compliance with Polish law and our standards while partnering with Facilities, HR, and external providers.

You will implement local manuals, manage the compliance calendar, and lead training, inspections and risk assessments. Fluent Polish and English are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant EHS/OHS experience in an office environment.
• Knowledge of Polish OHS requirements and practical documentation skills.
• Fluent in Polish and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day EHS activities and maintain local manuals and documentation.
• Monitor Polish EHS regulations and support compliance tracking.
• Lead or coordinate health & safety trainings, inspections and risk assessments.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA follow-up.
• Coordinate corrective actions and follow up on EHS risks.

Skills

Accident Investigation

Adaptability

Chemical Safety

Ecological Impact Assessments

EHS Program Management

Facility Inspections

Hazardous Materials Training

Industrial Hygiene

LIMS

Project Risk Assessments

Safety Training Programs

Spill Containment

Technical Reporting

UPLC

Waste Management

Education

Higher education or postgraduate studies in occupational health & safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

LIMS

Job description

Job Description

As a Safety & Environment Specialist, you will coordinate day-to-day occupational health, safety and environmental activities for the Poland office. You will act as the local EHS point of contact, supporting compliance with Polish legislation and our standards while working closely with Facilities, HR, the landlord and other business stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

Implement and maintain the local EHS Office Manual, compliance calendar and required documentation. Monitor compliance with Polish EHS regulations, local requirements and standards. Conduct or coordinate mandatory health & safety training, workplace inspections and risk assessments. Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA follow-up. Coordinate corrective actions and follow up on identified EHS risks and overdue items. Support fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, ergonomics, contractor safety and environmental activities. Act as the local EHS contact during external inspections and coordinate required follow-up. Serve as the local EHS subject matter expert, providing guidance to the business and supporting continuous improvement.

What You Bring

Higher education or postgraduate studies in occupational health & safety, environmental protection or a related field, meeting Polish formal requirements. Around 2-3 years of relevant EHS/OHS experience. Practical knowledge of Polish occupational health and safety requirements, ideally in an office environment. Experience with risk assessments, inspections, EHS training, incident investigations and corrective actions. Ability to maintain EHS documentation, compliance trackers and action logs. Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Confidence working with Facilities, HR, external providers, landlords and authorities. Fluent Polish and English.

Nice to Have

Experience supporting audits, external inspections or contractor safety or cooperation with external authorities. Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Experience with enterprise EHS, incident reporting or CAPA systems. Knowledge of environmental requirements such as waste management and environmental incident reporting. Good working knowledge of MS Office.

Required Skills

• Accident Investigation
• Adaptability
• Chemical Safety
• Ecological Impact Assessments
• EHS Program Management
• Facility Inspections
• Hazardous Materials Training
• Industrial Hygiene
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Project Risk Assessments
• Safety Training Programs
• Spill Containment
• Technical Reporting
• Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC)
• Waste Management

Employee Status: Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date: 11/24/2026

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Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.