Health and Safety Engineer

Agriculture, Energy & Environment · Environmental Services · Occupational Health & Safety

In short

As an Occupational Health and Safety Engineer in Arvika, you will lead and develop safety initiatives within a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with legislation and promoting a 'Safety First' culture. This role involves strategic and operational work, focusing on continuous improvement and cross-organizational collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and challenge the business in occupational health and safety.
Strengthen the factory’s long-term health and safety efforts.
Monitor legislation and regulations relating to occupational health and safety.
Act as the contact person for authorities on health and safety matters.
Train, engage, and follow up with the business to ensure compliance.
Support risk assessments and investigations into serious incidents.
Take part in local and global forums across the Volvo Group.
Drive occupational health and safety issues, processes, and development work forward.

Requirements

University degree in occupational health and safety, or equivalent education/experience.
Several years of experience in professional occupational health and safety work, preferably in an industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and authority requirements.
Fluent communication in spoken and written Swedish and English.
Proactive and capable of seeing both details and the big picture.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced and demanding environments.
Ability to bring facts, analysis, and proposed solutions to the table.
Collaborate easily, work in a structured and systematic way.
Show initiative and perseverance when facing challenges.
Strong motivation to help create a safe workplace where safety always comes first.

Desired Qualifications

Experience leading people is an advantage.
Experience with and a good understanding of ISO 45001 are considered an advantage.

Benefits

Full-time position.
Permanent role.
On-site based in Arvika.
Occasional travel may be required.
Opportunity to make an impact.
High degree of independence and personal responsibility.
Close collaboration with colleagues, managers, and other functions.
Supported by a skilled network and an engaged manager.
Opportunity to combine strategic development with hands-on support.
Help create a safe and sustainable workplace for the future.
Work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams.
Opportunity to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions.

Skills

ISO 45001

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About Volvo Group

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.\n\n

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