Mid-Level
EHS Specialist Italy
EHS Specialist Italy
WELCOME TO BASF
Agriculture is all about balance. The balance that is crucial to everyone’s existence – also for our Agricultural Solutions division. We connect innovative thinking with practical action to find the right balance for success – for farmers, agriculture and future generations. With seeds and traits, crop protection and digital solutions, we help farmers produce food more efficiently, protect the land and meet the needs of society.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
You will employed by BASF Agricultural Solutions Italy S.r.l.
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Managing EHS Specialist and RSPP responsabilities for BASF small sites in Italy, ensuring compliance with Italian Health & Safety legislation and internal EHS standards.
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Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the EHS management system, including BASF Responsible Care requirements, procedures, and governance.
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Promote a strong safety culture across Italian sites through EHS campaigns, training initiatives, Safety Days, and Behavior-Based Safety programs.
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Monitor regulatory developments and ensure the timely implementation of required actions related to health, safety, environment, process safety, and security.
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Coordinate risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, emergency preparedness activities, and site safety reviews.
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Support environmental compliance activities, including emissions, water, waste management, supplier audits, and environmental assessments.
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Functionally coordinate EHS representatives across sites, organize follow-up meetings, monitor action plans, and support management reviews.
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external service providers, contractors, authorities, and regional EHS teams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU OFFER
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Degree in EHS, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field, with relevant experience in an industrial environment.
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3–5 years of experience in Health, Safety & Environment roles, preferably within manufacturing, chemical, or industrial sites.
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Solid knowledge of Italian Health & Safety legislation, including D.Lgs. 81/08, and familiarity with RSPP responsibilities.
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Strong understanding of EHS management systems, risk prevention, process safety, environmental protection, and compliance requirements.
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Experience in risk assessments, incident investigations, safety procedures, emergency management, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Ability to promote safety culture through training, communication campaigns, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
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Proactive, autonomous, and rigorous working style, with strong communication skills and the ability to adapt messages to different audiences.
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Fluent English, both written and spoken, is essential.
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Residence in Bologna or the surrounding area is required.
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Regular travel to the assigned sites: Lugo (RA), Fasano (BR), Colognola ai Colli (BI), Sant'Agata Bolognese (BO), and Ascoli Satriano (FG) is an essential requirement of the role.
WHAT WE OFFER
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CCNL (National Chemical Collective Agreement).
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Indicative gross annual salary (RAL) between €50,000 and €55,000, to be assessed based on the candidate’s skills and relevant experience.
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Performance-based variable bonus.
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Company participation bonus.
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Corporate welfare program.
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Company car for both business and personal use.
HOW TO REACH US
Do you have questions about the selection process or the position? You can contact: talent-acquisition-italy@basf.com
Initial information about the application process is available here: http://on.basf.com/applicationprocess.
ABOUT US
We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth
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