Senior Specialist, QEHS

Senior Specialist, QEHS

Are you looking for a new opportunity in the field of Quality and Safety in an organisation that strongly supports professional growth? Would you like to use your expertise to drive a sustainable future while working in an inspiring community at the cutting edge of science and technology? Do you enjoy enhancing processes together with your team? VTT might be just the place for you.    

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning, and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2300 brilliant minds focuses on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT's tech & infra 

We are now looking for a Quality, Environment, Health and Safety expert. As QEHS Specialist, you maintain our management system and continuously improve our operational excellence. You will join our QEHS team consisting of half a dozen quality and safety professionals and your VTT office location can be either Espoo, Tampere or Oulu. We work in a hybrid model and the role also includes some travelling in Finland. We collaborate closely with a network of other QEHS roles throughout the organisation. Our team maintains and improves VTT’s ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified operating system, and thus supports VTT’s mission of solving global challenges through science and technology. 

As a QEHS Senior Specialist, you will:   

• Support management, sales, project managers, research scientists and laboratory staff in QEHS related matters  

• Actively plan and conduct internal audits   

• Participate in external audits  

• Participate in internal development projects 

• Support the organization in risk assessments and mitigation planning 

• Participate in complaint and deviation handling processes 

• Participate in management reviews  

• Maintain and improve QMS documentation (process descriptions, instructions, templates)  

• Hold trainings and communicate QEHS related matters to the personnel. 

• Ensure management system compliance with the standards’ requirements together with the team 

Who we are looking for:   

• Previous work experience from a QEHS role.  

• Master's or bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Studies in Q/E/HS.  

• Knowledge in data analysis and statistical aptitude.  

• Lean approach to quality. 

• Fluent Finnish and English skills, both written and spoken.  

• Tech-savviness 

• Good knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.  

• Experience of at least one of the following: Project quality, ISO 27001, AQAP, ISO 13485. 

As a person we hope that you:   

• Have excellent communication and interaction skills and enjoy networking.  

• Are target oriented and take the initiative.   

• Have a mindset towards operational excellence and continuous improvement.  

With VTT, you’ll enjoy:   

• Work with a strong purpose. At VTT, you’ll get to use your professional expertise to help solve the greatest challenges of our time through science and innovation. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating solutions for systemic and technological challenges, such as reaching carbon neutrality and creating superior digital systems. At VTT, you’ll get to do your part in driving this meaningful change through your professional skills. Read more about our strategy, the path of exponential hope, and our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work. 

• An inspiring community. VTT houses all the cutting-edge fields of innovation, from quantum technology to synthetic biology, under one roof. As a professional at VTT, you’ll witness and influence the future of science and technology as it happens.  

• Career and learning opportunities. As a scientific expert organisation, we emphasise learning and development and support our people in reaching their full potential. People stay at VTT for more than ten years, as we offer opportunities to develop and grow into new responsibilities. If you’re curious, ambitious, and willing to learn, VTT is the place to take your career to the next level. 

• Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture excellent team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work-life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays annually (after one year of work), we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation and cognitive ergonomics training. 

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!   

Please send your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by Monday September 9th. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate. A security clearance may be conducted during the recruitment process. 

Interested and want to know more?   

For further information, please contact Team Leader, QEHS Manager Marika Kurkinen, marika.kurkinen@vtt.fi, 050-5421540 on Friday 23.8.2024 between 8-9 or Friday 6.9.2024 between 8-9. 

We look forward to hearing from you!