HSE Specialist Turkey Manisa

Abl-Technic; Manisa; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

ABL-TECHNIC in Turkey is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to strengthen our safety culture across the plant. You will lead by example on the shop floor, ensure chemical process safety and regulatory compliance, and work with production and maintenance teams.

The role offers an international environment, with responsibilities spanning training, incident investigations, waste management, and ongoing safety improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ 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 for an international environment.
• Leadership skills to develop and maintain a strong HSE culture.
• Based in Manisa.

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote and maintain a strong HSE culture across the plant with field presence.
• Oversee safe handling, storage and use of chemical materials, ensuring robust process safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with Turkish occupational health and safety legislation and permits and standards.
• Identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement corrective actions.
• Design and deliver HSE training programs, drills and awareness initiatives.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, identify root causes, and drive safety improvements.
• Manage hazardous waste disposal and control hazards in stripping processes.
• Maintain a strong field presence on the shop floor with production and maintenance teams.

Skills

Chemical Process Safety

Leadership

English fluency

Manufacturing experience

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.

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

• 3+ 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.


• It is important that the candidate is based in Manisa

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.

Please note that the CV should be submitted in English.

Contact: Elisa Ravelli

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.