EHS Specialist

About the Position

EHS Specialist

Join Sika as an EHS Specialist in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. Support daily operations and continuous improvement of EHS programs at site level.

About the Role

Site EHS（Environment, Health & Safety）Specialistは、拠点レベルにおけるEHS（環境・安全衛生）プログラムの日常運用および継続的な改善活動をサポートします。

Internal EHS Requirements

• 社内EHS要件の遵守および改善活動のサポート
• 拠点社員およびクロスファンクショナルチームと連携し、安全・環境に関するベストプラクティスの推進
• 廃棄物処理管理、労働安全、環境・安全施策など、拠点EHS活動のサポートおよびレビュー
• 事故管理プログラムの実施
• 事故報告の取りまとめ・レビュー
• 根本原因分析（Root Cause Analysis）への参加
• 事故統計の取りまとめおよび報告

External Contractor Safety Management

• 作業許可（Permit to Work）制度の管理・運用
• 協力会社の安全評価および管理
• 協力会社への安全教育・安全指導
• ローカルおよびリージョナルEHSプロジェクトへの参画
• 従業員向けEHSトレーニングの企画および実施サポート

External Legal Compliance (External Requirements)

• 拠点運営に必要なEHS関連の届出・登録・許認可のレビュー、モニタリングおよび対応サポート
• 各種行政報告書の提出対応サポート（例：PRTR、廃棄物関連報告、労働関連当局への報告など）
• 健康および環境に関する各種モニタリング活動の企画・実施サポート

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations and continuous improvement of EHS programs at site level.
• Collaborate with site employees and cross-functional teams to promote safety and environmental best practices.
• Support and review site EHS activities, including waste management, occupational safety, and environmental and safety measures.
• Implement accident management programs.
• Compile and review accident reports.
• Participate in root cause analysis.
• Compile and report accident statistics.
• Manage and operate the Permit to Work system for external contractors.
• Conduct safety assessments and management of external contractors.
• Provide safety education and guidance to external contractors.
• Participate in local and regional EHS projects.
• Support the planning and implementation of EHS training for employees.
• Review, monitor, and support compliance with EHS-related filings, registrations, and permits required for site operations.
• Support the submission of various administrative reports (e.g., PRTR, waste-related reports, reports to labor authorities).
• Plan and implement various health and environmental monitoring activities.

Requirements

Education and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree or higher (preferred)
• Japanese communication skills (N1 level or higher)
• English communication skills (preferred)
• Knowledge of Japanese EHS-related regulations (preferred)
• Hygiene Manager qualification (preferred)
• Basic PC skills

Experience

• More than 5 years of practical experience in EHS-related fields (experience in safety-related areas in the manufacturing industry: occupational safety, environmental compliance, etc.)
• Experience with environmental and ISO standards (preferred)

Reporting Line

Japan EHS Manager

Collaboration and Coordination

This position works closely with the following stakeholders:

• Site manufacturing department
• Engineering team
• Quality department
• Human resources department
• External contractors

These stakeholders collaborate to ensure that the facility operates safely, complies with laws and regulations, and fosters a strong EHS culture. This position may also coordinate with the following EHS organizations as needed:

• Country EHS team
• Regional EHS team
• Group EHS team

Why Join Us

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

About the Company

Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries worldwide. In 2020, with approximately 33,000 employees, we achieved sales of 11.2 billion Swiss francs (CHF).

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

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