EHS Specialist – Romania

About the role

MKS is looking for an EHS Specialist to join its EHS team in Romania (Ilfov County, Glina commune, Catelu village), working 100% on site. The specialist supports the development, implementation and management of the company's Environmental, Health and Safety programs for Romania, together with the EHS Manager, and reports directly to the EHS Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with the external environmental service provider and support the EHS Manager on health and safety at work and other local environmental, health and safety regulations
• Support ESG/CSR initiatives in Romania and share EHS resources and processes across sites (EMEA, APAC and Americas)
• Lead first-line supervision, incident investigations, root cause analysis (8D and LL) and corrective actions, and advise staff on EHS issues such as MEHS, RTO, budgets and LOTO
• Perform monthly internal audits and bi-weekly Gemba walks, and follow up audit action plans
• Help develop the EHS management system to ISO 45001, 14001 and 50001, and run training programs monitored through the LMS
• Review major plans, specifications and chemical uses (e.g. SDS) for new operations, and prepare documentation for environment, health and safety authorisations and permits
• Keep waste evidence and submit required reports to authorities, and ensure hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal follows the correct procedures
• Act as system administrator for the EHS software MASTER, including first- and second-line training

Required profile

• Minimum NEBOSH International certificate or BS degree equivalent in Health & Safety (IOSH certificate desired), or an environmental management certificate (AIEMA or NEBOSH preferred), or a related qualification with 2-4 years of EHS experience
• Understanding of Romanian OSHA and wider EMEA HSE regulations, including RTO permits, environmental permits, hazardous and universal waste control and storm water management
• Experience with ISO 45001 and/or 14001 compliance programs and worker training
• Familiarity with compressed gas handling, lasers and chemicals; knowledge of vacuum-coated optical components and laser safety is an advantage
• Strong written and spoken English is essential

Required skills

• Lean systems and project management, including PDCA and 6S
• Knowledge of vacuum-coated optical components and laser safety
• Time management, risk assessment and problem-solving