HSE Manager, Automation Solutions

We are looking for an HSE Manager, Automation Solutions to be part of our global HSE team.

As an HSE Manager for Automation Solutions in EMEA, you play a critical role in promoting a strong health, safety, and environmental culture and ensuring HSE standards are effectively integrated into business operations, projects, and daily activities. As an HSE professional, you collaborate across the organization, provide expert guidance, and take ownership of driving world-class HSE performance that supports business success and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of Valmet and Automation Solutions HSE processes and practices.

• Support and participate in global and Business Area HSE development initiatives.

• Partner with managers to identify risks, conduct risk assessments, and ensure effective mitigation measures are implemented.

• Provide expert guidance safety improvements.

• Monitor compliance with Valmet HSE requirements and applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

• Ensure HSE incidents are reported, investigated, communicated, and followed up with appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

• Support the management and continuous improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, including audit coordination, management system development, and sharing of best practices.

• Promote a proactive HSE culture through engagement, communication, coaching, and visible leadership.

• Analyze HSE performance trends, identify improvement opportunities, and prepare regular reports for management.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience and authority to at least a senior occupational safety and health specialist (granted by the Polish law).

• Knowledge of recognized HSE standards and management systems such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001; NEBOSH or equivalent certification and ISO lead auditor certification is considered an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and electrical safety practices in global environment.

• Proficiency English. Other languages are an asset.

• Ability to learn and willingness to develop yourself professionally.

• Systematic and result oriented way of working.

• Driving license B.

• Ability and willingness to travel within the EMEA region (up to 20-30%).

We are looking for a self-motivated, engaged, innovative, passionate individual who is comfortable working with diverse cross functional teams. Someone who demonstrates flexibility and efficiency in dynamic situations and stands out for their ability to collaborate and work in a team-oriented manner, while maintaining a high level of integrity and commitment to achieving the organization’s goals.

If you have the confidence to be able to succeed in this position even if you don’t fulfil all these requirements, don’t hesitate to apply. We are always looking for diversity and talent.

What can you expect from us? In return, we offer a truly global working environment where HSE plays an instrumental role in supporting the business and provides a unique opportunity to influence how things are done. You will have the opportunity to continue our journey toward zero harm and work in an environment strongly committed to ensuring safety every day.

As part of our team, you will contribute to the success of the organization while benefiting from excellent opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a highly international environment characterized by a strong commitment to sustainability, continuous improvement, and future-oriented thinking.

Additional information:

To be included in the recruiting process, please complete our on-line application form and send your CV in English with salary expectation, as soon as possible but no later than October 15th, 2026. Please note that we will not accept applications by e-mail. Note that we will proceed with interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified, already before the end of the application period.

Do you want to know more?

For further information about the position, please contact Anna Kalliokorpi Director, HSE & Sustainability, Automation Solutions [email protected]

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Wiktoria Miedzińska, Talent Acquisition Partner, EMEA

[email protected]

Next Steps:

Your profile will be reviewed during October.

If shortlisted, you will be invited to a preliminary online video interview.

This will be followed by an initial interview with the hiring manager and possible online assessment.

Finalists will be invited for a concluding interview.

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 18,500 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork.

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