HSE Specialist

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Contribute and advise on specialist matters regarding HSE within a company, to ensure that Jotun operates in a safe way within current applicable regulations .

Responsibilities

• Drive and continuously develop a strong safety culture throughout the plant.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Czech HSE legislation, Jotun requirements and company standards.
• Maintain and develop the HSE management system in accordance with ISO 45001, with relevant cooperation within the ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
• Identify, assess and manage workplace risks and ensure effective implementation and follow-up of corrective and preventive measures.
• Conduct regular Safety Walks, workplace inspections, risk assessments and internal audits.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identify root causes and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Monitor HSE performance and actively contribute to achieving HSE KPIs and targets.
• Organize and deliver HSE training, including induction training and targeted safety awareness activities.
• Coordinate and support fire prevention, emergency preparedness and emergency drills.
• Ensure correct use of PPE and compliance with safety rules and procedures.
• Manage occupational health and safety documentation, including workplace categorization and related cooperation with occupational health and public health authorities.
• Cooperate with production, maintenance, HR and other functions to integrate HSE requirements into daily operations and projects.
• Support contractor safety management and ensure compliance with Jotun HSE requirements.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and take ownership from identifying a problem through to implementing and verifying the solution.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

CZECH language is essential.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in HSE, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Professional competence in prevention of risks (OZO v prevenci rizik) – required.
• Professional competence in fire protection (OZO v PO) – required.
• Practical experience with risk assessment, incident investigation and corrective/preventive actions.
• Experience with ISO 45001; knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities.
• Good command of Czech and English, both written and spoken.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company

Jotun Czech a.s.

Contract Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy)

23.10.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has 18 different legal entities and operates 7 production facilities. The region has approximately 2000 employees who work across four markets: Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative. Jotun ECA is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. Our employees are the real value in our companies as individuals and teams. We strive to provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Our company manufactures protective and decorative powder coatings products for the industrial sector, supported with effective technical advice and service. The manufacturing unit and headquarters is in Trmice (Ústí nad Labem), employing 160 people. We can offer a professional working environment with focus on continuous improvement and innovation driven by our values of Care, Loyalty, Respect and Boldness.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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