HSE Specialist Turkey

ABL-TECHNIC Group; Manisa; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ABL-TECHNIC Group in Turkey seeks an experienced HSE Specialist to enhance our plant's health, safety and environmental performance. You will lead the safety culture, oversee chemical process safety, ensure compliance with Turkish regulations and carry out risk assessments on site.

You will design and deliver training, investigate incidents, manage hazardous waste, and collaborate with production and maintenance to embed safety in daily operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, metal, chemical or surface treatment.
• Strong knowledge of Chemical Process Safety.
• Valid Occupational Safety Specialist certification, C-Class or higher.
• Fluent in English; strong cross-cultural communication for international environments.
• Leadership skills to develop and maintain an HSE culture.

Responsibilities

• HSE Culture & Leadership: Develop, promote and maintain a strong Health, Safety & Environment culture across the plant.
• Chemical Process Safety: Oversee safe handling, storage and use of chemical materials, ensuring robust process safety practices in surface treatment and coating removal operations.
• Compliance & Certification: Act as the site's Occupational Safety Specialist, ensuring compliance with Turkish occupational health and safety legislation and all relevant permits and industry standards.
• Risk Assessment: Identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate or mitigate risks.
• Training & Awareness: Design and deliver HSE training programs, drills and awareness initiatives to build safe working habits among plant staff.
• Incident Management: Investigate incidents and near‑misses, identify root causes, and drive continuous improvement of safety performance.
• Hazardous Waste & Process Hazards: Manage hazardous waste disposal and control thermal and mechanical stripping hazards, ensuring daily plant operations comply with occupational health and environmental protection regulations.
• Field Presence: Maintain a strong, hands‑on presence on the shop floor, working closely with production and maintenance teams to embed safety in daily operations.

Skills

Chemical Process Safety

Leadership

English fluency

HSE culture

Field presence

Education

Occupational Safety Specialist certification (C-Class or higher)

Job description

Introduction

ABL-TECHNIC is the leading service provider in the field of surface technology with many years of experience and expertise. Our passion for quality and innovation has made us a trusted partner for renowned customers worldwide.

In order to successfully continue our growth course, we are looking for a HSE Specialist to enrich our team with their expertise.

As part of the international industrial service provider ABL-TECHNIC, you will be working in a company with around 500 employees at 22 locations in 10 countries. We are proud to be the market leader in paint stripping and rely on state-of-the‑art technologies, diverse coating removal processes and optimised sustainable processes.

If you would like to advance your career in a dynamic environment, we offer you the opportunity to become part of a successful team.

Your tasks

• HSE Culture & Leadership: Develop, promote and maintain a strong Health, Safety & Environment culture across the plant, leading by example with a strong field presence.
• Chemical Process Safety: Oversee safe handling, storage and use of chemical materials, ensuring robust process safety practices in surface treatment and coating removal operations.
• Compliance & Certification: Act as the site's Occupational Safety Specialist, ensuring compliance with Turkish occupational health and safety legislation and all relevant permits and industry standards.
• Risk Assessment: Identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate or mitigate risks.
• Training & Awareness: Design and deliver HSE training programs, drills and awareness initiatives to build safe working habits among plant staff.
• Incident Management: Investigate incidents and near‑misses, identify root causes, and drive continuous improvement of safety performance.
• Hazardous Waste & Process Hazards: Manage hazardous waste disposal and control thermal and mechanical stripping hazards, ensuring daily plant operations comply with occupational health and environmental protection regulations.
• Field Presence: Maintain a strong, hands‑on presence on the shop floor, working closely with production and maintenance teams to embed safety in daily operations.
  

Your profile

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, metal, chemical or surface treatment industries.
• Strong knowledge of Chemical Process Safety.
• Valid Occupational Safety Specialist certification, C-Class or higher.
• Fluent in English, with strong cross‑cultural communication skills for an international working environment.
• Leadership skills to develop and maintain a strong HSE culture.
• Strong field presence and hands‑on approach.
  

We offer

• A key role within a dynamic and structured industrial organization.
• Varied tasks with plenty of creative freedom in an international environment.
• Secure job with diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• The opportunity to shape and drive the safety culture of our Turkish facility.
• A collaborative and professional working environment.
• The opportunity to extend your responsibility to our other production sites across Europe.
  

Note: For reasons of better readability, the masculine form has been used in the job advertisement, but the information refers to members of all genders.