EHS Senior Specialist

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DESCRIPTION Role highlights: - EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) Senior Specialist - Location: Valencia - Department: GMO - Reports to: Global EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) Manager - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Office - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters: As an EHS Specialist, you will support the implementation and continuous improvement of our Environment, Health & Safety programs across our site in Valencia.

You’ll play a hands-on role in keeping our people safe, our operations compliant, and our safety culture strong. Operating as a standalone position within the Valencia facility, you will have strong cooperation with local leadership and global EHS management. Who We Are ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.

ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system. ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management.

We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Your day-to-day responsibilities Safety & Compliance - Ensure facility compliance with local, national, and international EHS regulations - Conduct regular workplace inspections, hazard identifications, and risk assessments in accordance with global practices - Maintain and update local EHS policies, procedures, and standards - Manage permits, licenses, and regulatory reporting requirements Incident Management - Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and follow-up on corrective/preventive actions - Maintain accurate records of near-misses, incidents, injuries, and environmental events - Report EHS metrics and KPIs to management on a regular basis Training & Engagement - Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees at all levels - Coach supervisors and team leaders on EHS responsibilities and best practices - Represent Valencia in ICEYE's Global OHS Network - Drive local safety culture initiatives Environmental Management - Monitor and manage waste, emissions, water, and energy consumption - Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure EHS requirements are met on site - Support environmental permit compliance and audits Emergency Preparedness - Maintain and test emergency response plans and procedures - Coordinate fire drills, evacuation exercises, and first aid/emergency response teams What we’re looking for Must haves: - Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field - 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment - Solid working knowledge of Spanish EHS legislation and regulatory frameworks - Proficient in EHS management systems (ISO 45001 and ISO 14001) and data reporting tools - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (experience in 5-Why, fishbone, or other RCA methodologies) - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Nice to haves: - Familiarity with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies - Experience working with contractors and managing permit-to-work systems Application Process - Talent Acquisition Interview - Hiring Manager Interview - Technical/Case Study Interview - Final Interview with the local team Working at ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible.